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 confirmation process for a Trump ally who has drawn bipartisan criticism for recent Justice Department moves. The president’s former defense attorney has pursued an aggressive agenda […]

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

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