President Trump has announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General, with official paperwork expected to be submitted on Thursday. Blanche is currently serving as the acting Attorney General and has previously represented Trump in legal matters. The nomination comes after Blanche faced challenges related to a proposed $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate individuals who claimed they were unfairly targeted by the government. This fund was ultimately terminated following pushback from Senate Republicans. Blanche's previous role as deputy attorney general included a focus on legal actions against judges and state bar associations. He was confirmed as deputy AG last year by a narrow Senate vote of 52-46.
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Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as Attorney General
President Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche as Attorney General, with paperwork expected on Thursday. Blanche, currently the acting AG, has faced challenges regarding a proposed compensation fund that was ultimately terminated. He previously served as deputy AG and has a history of representing Trump in legal matters.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'fight judges'
- ✕ loaded language: 'dismiss critics'
- ✕ loaded language: 'public setback'
- ✕ loaded language: 'revolt over the fund'
- ✕ loaded language: 'ending the careers'
- ✕ framing: Why it matters
- ✕ framing: The intrigue
- ✕ framing: Catch up quick
- ✕ editorializing: Confirmation would keep the Justice Department in the hands of Trump's former criminal defense attorney
- ✕ editorializing: Trump is elevating Blanche days after his most public setback
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