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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
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
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