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Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche to lead the department as the next Attorney General, following his previous work in an acting capacity.

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The latest in this situation

Blanche discussed DOJ plans on Fox News; NAACP and Clarke sued Dhillon over election monitoring.Oct 9
The Trump administration has deployed election monitors, and Todd Blanche discussed this election monitoring on Fox News.Oct 5
Appointment of new Attorney General made; executive orders issued; Pew poll released.Sep 21

How it started

28 reports, 9 independent, last reported Sep 22. The briefing below covers this first event.

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Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche to lead the department as the next Attorney General, following his previous work in an acting capacity.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Donald Trump Todd Blanche department

How it developed

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Oct 5The Trump administration has deployed election monitors, and Todd Blanche discussed this election monitoring on Fox News.Sub-event
Sep 21Appointment of new Attorney General made; executive orders issued; Pew poll released.1 source
- dailykos.com
Aug 11Donald Trump confirmed the nomination of Todd Blanche to lead the department as the next Attorney General.Sub-event
Aug 10Trump appoints Todd Blanche as Attorney General, triggering departmental shifts.1 source
- alternet.org
Jul 20Todd Blanche was nominated to a permanent position in the DOJ.1 source
- hotair.com
Jul 2Liz Oyer details concerns about Todd Blanche's conduct regarding his nomination.1 source
- ticklethewire.com
Jun 27Todd Blanche advocated for the role of Attorney General under President Trump.Sub-event
Jun 17Trump allegedly deployed federal agents and planned to nominate Todd Blanche as AG.1 source
- wsws.org

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Jun 10Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent AG, leveraging his prior experience running the DOJ in an acting capacity.1 source
- jdsupra.com

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The entities involved

Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Both South Carolina and Alabama are facing challenges to Republican redistricting initiatives, with federal court rulings impacting Donald Trump's efforts.05:57
- Trump held rallies in Kansas while accusing Fox News of sabotage, amid projections of Democrats seizing the House.05:50
Todd Blanche
American attorney (born 1974)
- Trump is facing economic pessimism and affordability issues while his nomination advances through the Senate Judiciary Committee, with CNBC reporting on his polling decline.Wed 21:09
- Gavin Newsom and Todd Blanche defended the state election process against claims of fraud.Tue 10:36
department
office within an organization
- The Department of Justice conducted an investigation and prosecution involving Carleen Noreus.Wed 23:15
- DOJ provided federal funding for crime combat, selecting Baton Rouge and Jacksonville for the MCI program.Wed 22:59

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