Article #46571
South China Morning Post - World News
| Title | Trump picks ally Todd Blanche as attorney general, teeing up US Senate fight | Source | South China Morning Post - World News |
| Description | US President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche, acting US attorney general, to fill the position on a permanent basis, rewarding a loyal ally whose controversial actions ensure an uphill Senate confirmation fight. The White House announced on Monday it had sent Blanche’s nomination to the Senate, a move Trump telegraphed last week during remarks at a private event in the Rose Garden. Blanche formerly served as one of Trump’s personal lawyers before the president picked him for the No 2... | ||
| Link | https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3356425/trump-picks-ally-todd-blanche-attorney-general-teeing-us-senate-fight?utm_source=rss_feed | Published At | 2026-06-08 17:06:05 (1 month ago) |
| Created At | 2026-06-08 17:08:46 | Updated At | 2026-06-08 17:08:46 |