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. Blanche, currently acting attorney general, faced criticism over a scrapped fund. Senator Chuck Grassley praised Blanche's dedication to law and order. The Senate's confirmation will be closely watched.

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