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

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

Acting in the role since April, Blanche faces Senate confirmation after controversial DoJ moves

Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.

Blanche emerged as one of Trump's most prominent legal defenders during the president's criminal cases following his first term in office.

The Senate on Monday formally received Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general.

President Donald Trump has formally tapped acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take on the top law enforcement job on a more permanent basis, sending his nomination to the…

Acting in the role since April, former Trump lawyer Blanche faces Senate confirmation after controversial Justice Department moves.

Acting attorney general and former Trump defence lawyer Todd Blanche faces a rocky confirmation path over controversies.

President Donald Trump on Monday sent to the Senate the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role permanently, teeing up what could be a bruising…

Blanche's nomination sets up a test of Trump's sway over Senate Republicans, who have shown an increasing willingness to resist parts of his agenda after months of largely…

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

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

On Monday, President Donald Trump officially nominated Todd Blanche, the acting U.S. attorney general, to take over the job permanently.

President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former lawyer, for the top law enforcement position. This nomination will test Republican senators' loyalty to Trump.…

Todd Blanche's candidacy has been sent to the Senate

US President Donlad Trump on Monday nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, elevating a loyal and trusted ally to be the country's top…

Blanche, who has served as acting attorney general following Pam Bondi's ouster, previously represented Trump as his personal defense attorney.

President Trump nominates Todd Blanche as Attorney General, with prediction markets favoring his appointment.

Trump nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general, triggering a Senate confirmation fight over his crypto holdings and dismantling of DOJ's enforcement team.