A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general - apnews.com

A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general  apnews.com

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say - Reuters

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say  Reuters

What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.

Japan’s Katayama Voices Concern Over FX Moves After Trump - Bloomberg.com

Japan’s Katayama Voices Concern Over FX Moves After Trump  Bloomberg.com

‘I Think It’s Time’: The Inside Story of Pam Bondi’s Ouster - WSJ

‘I Think It’s Time’: The Inside Story of Pam Bondi’s Ouster  WSJ

FirstFT: Trump ousts US attorney-general Pam Bondi

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House members still want Bondi to testify about Epstein despite ouster

Several Democrats and at least one Republican on the House Oversight Committee say Pam Bondi must appear for sworn testimony regardless of her employment status.

By Maegan Vazquez

Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot

US attorney general Pam Bondi failed to please a president fixated on prosecuting political enemies – key US politics stories from Thursday 2 April at a glance Spring cleaning has begun at the White House. Donald Trump on Thursday fired Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, dismissing a loyalist who reshaped the justice department but still failed to please a president fixated on prosecuting political enemies and frustrated with the politically explosive release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. C...

By Guardian staff

President Trump ousts Attorney General Pam Bondi

Attorney General Pam Bondi is out from the top job at the Justice Department. President Trump announced the shakeup in a social media post.

By Ryan Lucas

US Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche calls speculation surrounding Bondi's firing 'simply not true'

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed Pam Bondi’s firing, noting reports of President Donald Trump's dissatisfaction with the handling of Epstein files, on Fox News.

Trump unveils 100 percent tariff on drugs to push for pharmaceutical deals

US president has said that he will use tariffs to bring down costly medical drugs, but the impact remains uncertain.

Pam Bondi's loyalty to Trump wasn't enough to keep her job. Here's why

For more than a year, Pam Bondi violated the norms of independence expected from a U.S. attorney general and forced Department of Justice attorneys to do the bidding of President Donald Trump. Yet her loyalty and willingness to turn the department into a weapon of retribution for Trump weren't enough to satisfy the president.

Macron dismisses Trump's 'inelegant' dig about his marriage

Trump took a dig at Macron while lambasting NATO, saying the French president's wife "treats him extremely badly." Macron rejected the notion that the Middle East conflict be treated as a "show."

Trump sacks attorney general, replaces with ex-personal lawyer

US President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday and named his former personal lawyer to serve as the acting chief of the Justice Department. The move, which the Republican president announced in a social media post, comes amid criticism of Bondi's handling of the Epstein files and her failure to successfully prosecute several perceived Trump political foes. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.

By FRANCE24

A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general

Before picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client

By Michael R. Sisak

Trump ousts Pam Bondi as head of U.S. Justice Department after months of controversy

The president grew impatient with Bondi's lack of progress in prosecutions he demanded against his adversaries, and her handling of files related to cases involving Jeffrey Epstein

By Bloomberg News

10News at 2 (4/02): Pam Bondi Fired, Trustee Guilty Plea, Shopping Center Sold, School Intruder

Pam Bondi fired: Democrats trolling ex-Attorney General with ‘Open to Work’ posts

Following her firing, Bondi expresses commitment to a smooth transition to Todd Blanche.

Trump's contradictory messages on Iran: What comes next? - editorial

Washington has every right to define its own interests, just as Israel has every obligation to defend its own survival.

Why Trump's White House Ballroom Matters Beyond The Building

Trump's initiatives have been both cosmetic and transformative. On a smaller scale, Trump paved over the White House Rose Garden's lawn, decorated the Oval Office in gold, installed giant flagpoles and hung pictures trolling ex-presidents.

Trump raises pressure on Iran to make deal 'before it is too late'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday stepped up pressure on Iran to make a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war "before it is too late," a day after he warned that the US will hit the Islamic Republic "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks. Trump made the remarks in a social media post, where he posted a video of a bridge in Iran collapsing in a strike. "The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again -- Much more to follow!" Trump said in the

By The Korea Herald

Trump fires Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general

The U.S. president felt Bondi was not moving quickly enough to prosecute critics and adversaries whom he wanted to face criminal charges, according to sources.

Don Lemon Considers Presidential Run, Thinks He Could “Run This Country Better Than Donald Trump”

With the 2028 presidential election inching closer every day, Don Lemon is the latest public figure to flirt with running for office. The CNN alum recently teased “it could happen” as he feels confident he “could definitely run this country better” than Donald Trump, although Lemon is unsure about running as a Democrat. “I’ve never […]

By Glenn Garner

Trump ballroom approved by panel, remains stalled by judge

The National Capital Planning Commission, which has several Trump appointees on its board, greenlit the plans in a vote.

Trump to propose record $1.5T defense budget with focus on missile shield, ships

Swiss attorney general reports growing number of attacks on public officials - SWI swissinfo.ch

Swiss attorney general reports growing number of attacks on public officials  SWI swissinfo.ch

Gold retreats as Fed rate hopes fade

Gold prices remain under downward pressure after US President Donald Trump's statement on the ongoing military campaign in Iran, which dampened hopes of an interest rate cut. Analysts predict a key support range of US$4,400 an ounce and 66,900 baht for the domestic price.

Here’s a look at whether Donald Trump can pull the US out of NATO - News24

Here’s a look at whether Donald Trump can pull the US out of NATO  News24

A Second Amendment Roadmap For The Next Attorney General

A Second Amendment Roadmap For The Next Attorney General Authored by Aidan Johnston via Gun Owners of America, President Trump campaigned on restoring robust protections for the Second Amendment. Yet more than a year into his second term, gun owners feel disillusioned, and many are planning to sit out the midterm elections. Having viewed President Trump’s election as a generational opportunity to course-correct, the stark reality is that not all that much has changed with respec...

By Tyler Durden

EFCC moves to seize 57 Malami-linked properties

The EFCC is asking a Federal High Court for the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to ex-AGF Abubakar Malami as proceeds of unlawful activi Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-moves-to-seize-57-malami-linked-properties/

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Todd Blanche – the interim DOJ head after Trump fires Pam Bondi - The Daily Star Lebanon

Todd Blanche – the interim DOJ head after Trump fires Pam Bondi  The Daily Star Lebanon

From bribes to opaque tender deals: Why Trump has flagged Kenya as corruption haven - standardmedia.co.ke

From bribes to opaque tender deals: Why Trump has flagged Kenya as corruption haven  standardmedia.co.ke

Trump fires US attorney general Pam Bondi - the-star.co.ke

Trump fires US attorney general Pam Bondi  the-star.co.ke

NATO chief Rutte to visit Washington for talks with Trump - qatar-tribune.com

NATO chief Rutte to visit Washington for talks with Trump  qatar-tribune.com

Trump fires Bondi as US attorney general, appoints Blanche as her replacement - Kuwait Times

Trump fires Bondi as US attorney general, appoints Blanche as her replacement  Kuwait Times

[Blog Post] Between bombs and jokes: Trump wages war against... everyone - Seneweb

[Blog Post] Between bombs and jokes: Trump wages war against... everyone  Seneweb