White House submits Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General to Senate

On June 8, 2026, the White House submitted President Donald Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche for the position of Attorney General to the Senate. This nomination is anticipated to lead to a closely monitored confirmation process for Blanche, who has been a key legal representative for Trump during various criminal cases following his first term in office. Blanche previously served as lead defense counsel in Trump's New York hush-money trial and has represented him in several other significant legal matters. Trump's decision to nominate Blanche follows Attorney General Pam Bondi's announcement of her resignation amid criticism regarding the Department of Justice's involvement in the release of Epstein files.