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

President Donald Trump said he plans to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department permanently, choosing his former personal lawyer for the nation’s top law enforcement post after Blanche took over the department following Pam Bondi’s firing in April. Trump announced the plan at a White House Rose Garden dinner and said aides would begin the nomination process, which requires Senate confirmation. Blanche previously served as deputy attorney general. Before jo...