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Blanche Pledges Rule-of-Law Enforcement After Violent-Crime Push

8/14/2026

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U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed Department of Justice (DOJ) staff on Thursday, pledging rule-of-law enforcement after a confirmation on Saturday, where Republicans opposed.
Todd Blanche said the FBI, U.S. Marshals and DEA have helped lower violent-crime rates, seized thousands of kilograms of fentanyl and labeled cartels terrorist groups.
Connection’s Stacey Young claimed the department’s leadership has fired hundreds, caused thousands to quit and violated the principles Todd Blanche outlined.

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U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed Department of Justice (DOJ) staff on Thursday, pledging rule-of-law enforcement after a confirmation on Saturday, where Republicans opposed.
Todd Blanche said the FBI, U.S. Marshals and DEA have helped lower violent-crime rates, seized thousands of kilograms of fentanyl and labeled cartels terrorist groups.
Connection’s Stacey Young claimed the department’s leadership has fired hundreds, caused thousands to quit and violated the principles Todd Blanche outlined.