The appointment of Todd Blanche as US attorney general sparked criticism from Democrats, with Senator Dick Durbin saying, "the attorney general is supposed to be the people's lawyer. Mr Blanche continues to operate as the president's personal lawyer."

Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, moves closer to becoming US Attorney General after Senate panel approval. Learn about the concerns and controversies surro

Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, is set for confirmation as US Attorney General despite Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department.