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Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to officially take over the role of attorney general, the top law enforcement position in the United States. Currently, Blanche serves as attorney general in an interim capacity
Todd Blanche’s nomination to be permanently made the attorney general marks the apex of a gamble from a man who bet everything on representing [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) and became
Todd Blanche is one of the most highly ethical individuals I know, and I think he is making an incredible Acting Attorney General,” she said in her testimony. “And he managed this 2 investigation
nomination that I wanted to get DHS out of the headlines," [Mullin told *Newsmax.* He said](https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/markwayne-mullin-dhs-ice/2026/05/05/id/1255335/) that just on May 5 this week, the agency arrested over 1,900 people, and last
nominated by Trump to be attorney general on a permanent basis, Blanche would require confirmation from the US Senate. - **Why is the release of the files under scrutiny?** Several lawmakers as well as survivors
news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Trump-endorsed Congressman Randy Feenstra lost the Iowa gubernatorial primary race** last night to businessman Zach Lahn. It's a rare blow to President
news conference following a weekly policy luncheon with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol on June 02, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Thune was joined by U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK), U.S. Sen. James Lankford
nominate a permanent director of national intelligence, the step some Republicans now believe is the only way to save a controversial and powerful surveillance law before it expires by the end of the week
Todd Blanche testifies during a House committee hearing on June 2 in Washington, D.C.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3485x3485+331+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2Fe5%2Fc0c01a054b558a7a0faf0de07957%2Fgettyimages-2278800716.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/01/g-s1-125268/justice-department-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-pause) ### [Law](https://www.npr.org/sections/law/) ### [Blanche says DOJ has nixed the 'anti-weaponization' fund](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/01/g-s1-125268/justice-department-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-pause) Trump said
News Agency/AFP via Getty Images Bill Gates is scheduled to appear before members of Congress on Wednesday to answer questions about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, as the House Oversight Committee [continues its investigation
Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, has since said Trump has the [“right”](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/acting-doj-chief-blanche-says-trump-has-right-influence-investigations-2026-04-07/) to direct investigations at the justice department. One of the top contenders for this mission is an official