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Trump Nominates Former Personal Lawyer Todd Blanche for Attorney General

Donald Trump has nominated his former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, to serve as Attorney General, setting the stage for a potential Senate confirmation battle. This nomination follows Blanche's previous representation of Trump in various legal matters.

8 Jun, 12:44 — 8 Jun, 23:17
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BBCHigh4h ago

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?

And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?

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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud

The president is using the slow count of mail ballots in California to renew his effort to cast doubt on election outcomes he doesn’t like, despite a lack of evidence of any widespread fraud.

By Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman

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bloombergHigh4h ago

Trump Picks Blanche as Attorney General, Teeing Up Senate Fight - Bloomberg.com

Trump Picks Blanche as Attorney General, Teeing Up Senate Fight  Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High7h ago

Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX has served three years in prison for misappropriating billions in customer funds

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Todd Blanche: devoted Trump enforcer rewarded with top nomination

Attorney general pick joined Trump’s legal team in 2023 – there seems little doubt he would be prepared to carry out the president’s wishes Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Todd Blanche’s nomination to be permanently made the attorney general marks the apex of a gamble from a man who bet everything on representing Donald Trump and became one of his most steadfast and punishing enforcers. Trump announced the news at the White House on Monday. The nomination will require Sena...

By Sam Levine

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up Senate fight

Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over the Epstein files and January 6.

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg warns about the 'genius' way Trump 'programs our minds'

JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg called President Donald Trump's ability to program people's minds through social media a "genius" trait during his congressional campaign.

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cnbcMostly Factual4h ago

Trump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general amid controversy over DOJ fund

Blanche previously served as a criminal defense lawyer for President Trump.

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cbcHigh7h ago

Trump's complaints of 'rigged' L.A. mayoral vote could offer preview of midterm election night

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, the former reality TV personality, slipped into third place in the official vote count late on Sunday, prompting unsubstantiated claims by U.S. President Donald Trump and others that something irregular was taking place.

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

US$4.7 ⁠billion US-Canada bridge nears opening despite earlier Trump threat

⁠A ⁠new US$4.7 ⁠billion bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario is on ‌track to open in the coming weeks despite a threat made in ⁠February by US ‌President Donald Trump, a bridge authority said ‌on Monday. A formal ⁠ribbon ⁠cutting is expected ‌later this week, a source ‌told Reuters. ‌Detroit media ‌outlets reported on ⁠Monday the Gordie Howe International ⁠Bridge is expected to open ‌to traffic ‌on June 15. The ribbon-cutting invitations went out on Monday after a...

By Agencies

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DWHigh6h ago

Trump DOJ to denaturalize 17 US citizens in rare move

US President Donald Trump's administration said it would strip citizenship from people convicted of crimes such as healthcare fraud, wire fraud and other unlawful conduct.

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France 24High4h ago

Trump storms out of NBC interview after denying his own “No War” promises

Donald Trump stormed off from his interview for NBC’s “Meet the Press," after he was fact-checked on his false claims about election fraud by reporter Kristen Welker. She also asked him about the Iran war, his controversial "anti-weaponization" fund and the cost of living, though Trump made a serious of false and exaggerated responses. He also denied having made campaign "promises" about starting any wars before walking out entirely.

By Vedika BAHL

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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

‘Went from orange to red’: Lawmakers and pundits shred Trump over NBC interview tantrum

Gavin Newsom said the walkout was the ‘most severe case of California Derangement Syndrome we’ve ever seen’

By Graig Graziosi

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national-postMostly Factual1h ago

Trump nominates his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche for attorney general

Blanche was a member of Trump's legal defence team in his New York trial over alleged ‘hush money’ paid to porn star Stormy Daniels

By AFP

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

Knicks and Spurs Stars React to Donald Trump Attending Game 3 of NBA Finals

Trump will attend the game at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 8

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual8h ago

After Trump and Clinton, another US president gets drawn into Epstein scandal

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By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Trump approval near record low, 70% disapprove how he handles cost of living amid Iran war: Survey

The survey also showed that only 22 per cent of the US respondents approved of Trump's handling of the cost of living in US households.

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

Trump Nominates Former Personal Lawyer As Attorney General

Blanche, 51, has been serving as acting attorney general since Pam Bondi departed in April. Since then he has pursued a number of indictments against Trump's political enemies.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6h ago

Trump's UFC fight at White House combines punches and politics

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seeking-alphaMixed3h ago

Trump nominates Todd Blanche for permanent attorney general

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tmzMixed3h ago

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Says Donald Trump Is Making NBA Finals About Himself

President Donald Trump's trip to the NBA Finals is getting boxed out by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries ... who says POTUS has a knack for making every big event about himself. The House Democratic Leader weighed in when Jacob caught up with him on Capitol…

By TMZ Staff

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zerohedgeLow3h ago

Sam Bankman-Fried 'Absolutely' Wants A Presidential Pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried 'Absolutely' Wants A Presidential Pardon From inside a federal prison cell, disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is making a direct bid for a White House lifeline. In a phone interview with FOX Business, the former FTX founder said he "absolutely" wants a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump. "Absolutely. It would be obviously, you know, ultimately up to the president, not up to me," he said. Bankman-Fried declined to confirm whether his fami...

By Tyler Durden

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ukrinformMixed10h ago

Trump reportedly backs new mediator for Ukraine–Russia talks – media

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, as a potential mediator in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

Trump nominates former personal lawyer as attorney general

President Donald Trump on Monday nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as US attorney general on a permanent basis, setting up a potential confirmation battle with the Senate. Blanche, 51, has been serving as acting attorney general since Pam Bondi departed in April. Since then he has pursued a number of indictments against Trump’s Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-nominates-former-personal-lawyer-as-attorney-general/

By Punch Newspapers

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Mexico NewsMixed4h ago

Trump’s latest AI birthday video features tacos, trumpets — and Sheinbaum

U.S. President Donald Trump commemorated his birthday a few days early by releasing an AI-generated video that included images of him eating tacos alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum. The post Trump’s latest AI birthday video features tacos, trumpets — and Sheinbaum appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

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protothema-enMixed9h ago

Trump wants to visit Greece, the Patriarch of Jerusalem told Mitsotakis

Patriarch Theophilos met today with the Prime Minister at the Maximos Mansion, while last week he visited the US President at the White House The post Trump wants to visit Greece, the Patriarch of Jerusalem told Mitsotakis appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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vanguard-ngMixed11h ago

Chimamanda’s son: Lagos AG, coroner challenge suit seeking to halt inquest

“The instant suit was filed to circumvent the laid-down procedure by law regarding death that happened in suspicious circumstances" The post Chimamanda’s son: Lagos AG, coroner challenge suit seeking to halt inquest appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Oboh

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la-vanguardia8 Jun, 12:15First to report

Pedraz cita como investigada a la abogada de Koldo García y como testigo a Narbona

vanguard-ng8 Jun, 12:44

Chimamanda’s son: Lagos AG, coroner challenge suit seeking to halt inquest

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ukrinform8 Jun, 13:58

Trump reportedly backs new mediator for Ukraine–Russia talks – media

1h later
protothema-en8 Jun, 15:22

Trump wants to visit Greece, the Patriarch of Jerusalem told Mitsotakis

cdm-me8 Jun, 15:51

Merkel o Trampu, izbjeglicama, AFD-u i Mercu

n1-serbia8 Jun, 15:53

Merkel o Trampu, izbeglicama, AFD-u i Mercu

Times of India8 Jun, 15:53

After Trump and Clinton, another US president gets drawn into Epstein scandal

forbes8 Jun, 16:16

Sam Bankman-Fried—Serving 25 Years For Fraud—Formally Applies For Trump Pardon - Forbes

1h later
cbc8 Jun, 17:18

Trump's complaints of 'rigged' L.A. mayoral vote could offer preview of midterm election night

FT8 Jun, 17:19

Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

DW8 Jun, 17:47

Trump DOJ to denaturalize 17 US citizens in rare move

channel-news-asia8 Jun, 17:59

Trump's UFC fight at White House combines punches and politics

danas8 Jun, 18:02

Posedovanje kao jači adut od moći: SAD imaju tri opcije u pregovorima, za Iran računica jednostavnija

1h later
politiken8 Jun, 19:07

Forskere: Trump bliver ignoreret som familiens skøre onkel. Men det er farligt

le-figaro8 Jun, 19:13

États-Unis : le Kennedy Center retire le nom de Trump de son site internet, mais pas encore de la façade

bloomberg8 Jun, 19:42

Trump Picks Blanche as Attorney General, Teeing Up Senate Fight - Bloomberg.com

Mexico News8 Jun, 19:45

Trump’s latest AI birthday video features tacos, trumpets — and Sheinbaum

BBC8 Jun, 19:48

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?

France 248 Jun, 19:51

Trump storms out of NBC interview after denying his own “No War” promises

cnbc8 Jun, 19:53

Trump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general amid controversy over DOJ fund

naftemporiki8 Jun, 19:58

ΗΠΑ: Το Κέντρο Κένεντι αφαιρεί το όνομα του Τραμπ από τον ιστότοπό του

The Guardian8 Jun, 20:17

Todd Blanche: devoted Trump enforcer rewarded with top nomination

vg8 Jun, 20:26

Trumps oppslutning nær bunnivå – amerikanerne frykter høyere bensinpriser

The Independent8 Jun, 20:27

‘Went from orange to red’: Lawmakers and pundits shred Trump over NBC interview tantrum

zerohedge8 Jun, 20:40

Sam Bankman-Fried 'Absolutely' Wants A Presidential Pardon

hindustan-times8 Jun, 20:45

Trump approval near record low, 70% disapprove how he handles cost of living amid Iran war: Survey

dr-dk8 Jun, 21:04

Trump nominerer sin tidligere advokat til justitsminister

seeking-alpha8 Jun, 21:10

Trump nominates Todd Blanche for permanent attorney general

yle-uutiset8 Jun, 21:11

Trump nimitti entisen asianajajansa Todd Blanchen oikeusministeriksi

tmz8 Jun, 21:17

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Says Donald Trump Is Making NBA Finals About Himself

orf8 Jun, 21:17

Trumps Name von Website des Kennedy Centers entfernt

index-hr8 Jun, 21:20

Trump: Ne vjerujem da će Izrael ponovno zaratiti s Iranom

punch-ng8 Jun, 21:34

Trump nominates former personal lawyer as attorney general

iefimerida8 Jun, 21:46

Τραμπ: «Δεν με αγνόησε ο Νετανιάχου, όταν του ζητώ κάτι, ανταποκρίνεται -Είμαστε κοντά σε πολύ καλή συμφωνία»

ndtv8 Jun, 22:00

Trump Nominates Former Personal Lawyer As Attorney General

digi248 Jun, 22:01

Cum îi caracterizează Eugen Tomac pe liderii politici români. Ce spune despre Trump şi Putin

Yahoo8 Jun, 22:27

Knicks and Spurs Stars React to Donald Trump Attending Game 3 of NBA Finals

national-post8 Jun, 22:39

Trump nominates his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche for attorney general

SCMP8 Jun, 22:40

US$4.7 ⁠billion US-Canada bridge nears opening despite earlier Trump threat

observador8 Jun, 22:53

Trump escolhe antigo advogado para substituir Pam Bondi

helsingin-sanomat8 Jun, 23:00

Iranin sota | Trump vajosi tragi­koomisesti Lähi-idän juoksuhiekkaan

NYT8 Jun, 23:00

Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud

Fox News8 Jun, 23:00

JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg warns about the 'genius' way Trump 'programs our minds'

aftonbladet8 Jun, 23:08

Trump nominerar Blanche till justitieminister

svenska-dagbladet8 Jun, 23:08

Trump nominerar Blanche till justitieminister

Al Jazeera8 Jun, 23:17Latest update

Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up Senate fight