President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general (opens in new tab)

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee, Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)2026-06-04T03:13:22Z WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal lawyer who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role.Trump said at a dinner at the White House that he plans to nom...