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Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Democrats Warn

6/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump announced at a private White House dinner that he will move to make Todd Blanche, acting Attorney General, the permanent U.S. Attorney General with a Thursday nomination.
Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority and a 12-10 Judiciary Committee edge, providing a favorable confirmation outlook.
Chuck Schumer and Bill Cassidy said Blanche’s close ties to the president and the suspended $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund raise concerns.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 Attorney General Janet Reno, confirmed that year, defended the constitutionality of a race-based congressional district in Shaw v. Reno, illustrating how a Senate-backed AG appointment can shape major civil-rights litigation. Trump’s 2024 push to name Todd Blanche as AG mirrors the 1993 Reno appointment, showing how presidents rely on Senate backing to steer the Justice Department’s agenda.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump announced at a private White House dinner that he will move to make Todd Blanche, acting Attorney General, the permanent U.S. Attorney General with a Thursday nomination.
Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority and a 12-10 Judiciary Committee edge, providing a favorable confirmation outlook.
Chuck Schumer and Bill Cassidy said Blanche’s close ties to the president and the suspended $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund raise concerns.

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