One source reports Trump nominating Todd Blanche as attorney general
One source reports Trump has nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general; additional corroboration is pending.
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Trump Attorney General Nomination
Trump's nomination and Senate confirmation process for attorney general
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2026-07-29 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates
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DOJ faces criticism over Epstein files release
The Department of Justice, under Bondi and Blanche's leadership, faced bipartisan backlash over the handling of the Epstein Files Transparency Act implementation. Members of Congress accused the DOJ of mishandling the release of unclassified material related to the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, including failing to protect the names and images of survivors and omitting identities of some prominent figures.
Pam Bondi fired as attorney general
Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired by President Donald Trump in April. Todd Blanche, who was serving as her deputy, subsequently assumed the role of acting attorney general.
Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general
President Donald Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche, his longtime loyalist and former personal defense lawyer, to serve as attorney general. Blanche had been serving in an acting capacity as the nation's top prosecutor after Pam Bondi was fired by Trump in April. The nomination was sent to the Senate for confirmation.
Blanche reverses course on $1.8 billion settlement fund
Todd Blanche reversed his position on establishing a nearly $1.8 billion settlement fund for those seeking damages from the federal government, including January 6 Capitol rioters. After a court order temporarily blocked the fund and fierce criticism from lawmakers in his own party, Blanche announced the fund would not be pursued.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over social media photo
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted in April over a social media photo he posted showing seashells arranged on a beach. Trump administration officials claimed the arrangement of numbers in the photo constituted a threat to the president. Comey has characterized the indictment as politically motivated and stated he would not be surprised if the Justice Department pursues additional indictments against him.
Pam Bondi fired as attorney general in April
Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired in April. Her dismissal followed bipartisan backlash over the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files release and her perceived failure to prosecute Trump's political opponents as the president desired.
Trump announces nomination of Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
President Donald Trump announced during a White House Rose Garden dinner on Wednesday that he intends to nominate Todd Blanche to serve as the permanent attorney general. Trump stated he would formally nominate Blanche on Thursday. Blanche, a former personal lawyer to Trump, has been serving as acting attorney general since April following the firing of Pam Bondi.
Todd Blanche previously served as Trump's personal lawyer and lead defense counsel
Todd Blanche, before joining the Justice Department, served as President Trump's personal lawyer. He gained public prominence leading Trump's defense team in the Republican's hush money trial in New York, which resulted in a conviction on 34 felony counts. Trump has denied the charges.
Justice Department scraps $1.8 billion anti-weaponization compensation fund
The Trump administration's Justice Department announced it would not move forward with a proposed $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' intended to compensate people who claimed they were politically targeted by the federal government. The fund faced intense bipartisan backlash, including opposition from Senate Republicans whose votes would be needed for Blanche's confirmation as attorney general. Blanche announced the cancellation to lawmakers on Tuesday following political blowback that had stalled legislation for Trump's immigration enforcement agencies.
Justice Department appoints Joseph diGenova to oversee investigation into alleged conspiracy against Trump
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appointed Joseph diGenova, an 81-year-old former Justice Department prosecutor from the Reagan administration, to oversee a Florida-based investigation. The investigation examines whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired over the past decade to undermine Trump.
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Blanche era reshapes DOJ priorities as Bondi exit confirmed
Blanche's AG appointment solidifies DOJ's policy reversal and investigative refocus under Trump.
Justice Department dismantles anti-weaponization fund amid leadership transition
Justice Department cancels $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund as new leadership reshapes department priorities.
Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as Permanent Attorney General
Trump nominates longtime personal lawyer Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general after Bondi's April dismissal.