Todd Blanche
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
Notable Quotes
"What I can do as its leader, at least right now, is making sure that we continue to push forward on the agenda that we were assigned to do."View Story →
"the structure was 'not unprecedented,' and the payouts would not be limited to Republicans and Trump’s allies."View Story →
"we’re not moving forward with the fund, period."View Story →
"Gaining U.S. citizenship is a privilege and under the steadfast leadership of President Trump, this Department of Justice maintains a zero-tolerance policy for the abuse of this process."View Story →
"Gaining U.S. citizenship is a privilege and under the steadfast leadership of President Trump, this Department of Justice maintains a zero-tolerance policy for the abuse of this process."View Story →
"Gaining U.S. citizenship is a privilege and under the steadfast leadership of President Trump, this Department of Justice maintains a zero-tolerance policy for the abuse of this process."View Story →
"When criminal aliens exploit the naturalization process by breaking the law, there are consequences."View Story →
"In light of the Acting Attorney General’s statements to Congress on June 2, 2026, Plaintiffs’ claims are no longer embedded in any actual controversy about the plaintiffs’ particular legal rights."View Story →
"We are not moving forward with the fund, period."View Story →
"Victims want 'to be made whole', but that 'doesn't mean we can just create evidence or that we can just kind of come up with a case that isn’t there.'"View Story →
"We're not moving forward with the fund, period."View Story →
"EDVA judges do not pick our US Attorney. POTUS does. James Hundley, you’re fired!"View Story →
"Judges don't pick U.S. Attorneys, @POTUS does. See Article II of our Constitution. You are fired, Donald Kinsella."View Story →
"The sentences handed down today make clear that Antifa terrorists who attack law enforcement and federal facilities will face swift and uncompromising justice."View Story →
"Totalmente falso de Reuters. No entiendo cómo una noticia tan falsa llega a la publicación."View Story →
"I'm his lawyer - was his lawyer. And now I'm the deputy attorney general."View Story →
"I am confident it will not."View Story →
"acknowledged mistakes in the vetting of the Jeffrey Epstein files released to the public, but defended his handling of the matter"View Story →
"This Order establishes, beyond any doubt, that there is no Fund."View Story →
"Do you remember President Trump submitting a letter or a card or a note?"View Story →
"I am deeply honoured by the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in me."View Story →
"Racial discrimination is illegal, and government contractors cannot evade the law by repackaging it as DEI."View Story →
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August 8, 2026US Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.
August 8, 2026Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general - Reuters
Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general Reuters
August 8, 2026Murkowski opposes Blanche nomination as attorney general, putting confirmation in doubt
Murkowski cited concerns over the “politicisation” of the Justice Department, putting Blanche's confirmation in jeopardy.
August 7, 2026Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies
A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.
August 4, 2026Todd Blanche formally withdraws Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund plan
Two Republican senators wanted a written guarantee that Trump would not revive a controversial proposal.
August 3, 2026Trump threatens to revive $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund as Senate standoff deepens
"It will immediately be back on the table, and I will get it done," the president wrote.
August 1, 2026Watch: Blanche grilled over handling of Epstein files and relationship with Trump
The BBC's Tom Bateman was at the hearing as Todd Blanche made his case to be permanently appointed to lead the US Justice Department.
July 15, 2026Epstein 'mistakes' and Trump ties: Key takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing
Blanche faced bipartisan questioning on Wednesday as he seeks to take on the role of US attorney general permanently.
July 15, 2026Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot
An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.
June 24, 2026Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation - Reuters
Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation Reuters
June 15, 2026Trump 'anti-weaponisation' fund indefinitely blocked as judge wants guarantee it's abandoned
The proposed "anti-weaponisation" fund was announced to settle a lawsuit by Trump against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.
June 12, 2026US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund - Reuters
US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund Reuters
June 10, 2026Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general - Reuters
Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general Reuters
June 8, 2026US Justice Department says it moved to strip citizenship from 17 naturalized people - Reuters
US Justice Department says it moved to strip citizenship from 17 naturalized people Reuters
June 8, 2026Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files
Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.
April 12, 2026IBM to pay $17 million to settle US government probe over DEI - Reuters
IBM to pay $17 million to settle US government probe over DEI Reuters
April 10, 2026Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront
She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.
April 10, 2026Trump proposes to begin privatizing TSA screening operations - Reuters
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April 3, 2026What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.
April 2, 2026Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
April 2, 2026US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case
It comes weeks after a Republican lawmaker accused the justice department of a "cover-up" in releasing the Epstein files.
March 17, 2026Venezuela mining reform coming soon, acting president says, as US official hails potential - Reuters
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March 4, 2026Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez - Reuters
Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez Reuters
March 3, 2026Trump administration fires Virginia prosecutor hours after judges appointed him
It is the second time this month that the Trump administration has abruptly fired a prosecutor who was appointed by judges.
February 21, 2026Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case?
Sarah Smith explains why so far, no Americans, beyond Epstein and Maxwell, have faced criminal investigations.
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