President Donald Trump announced at a White House dinner that he will nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general after two months in an acting role.
Blanche has pursued indictments against Trump's critics and rolled back gun control measures while facing criticism for politicizing the Justice Department.
The expected nomination comes amid controversy over a proposed plan to create a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people claiming wrongful prosecution by the government.
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President Donald Trump announced at a private dinner at the White House Wednesday night he will nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general.
