TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 9, 2026

President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated acting Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche to serve permanently as attorney general, according to The Hill. Blanche, who previously served as deputy attorney general and as Trump's personal attorney, has led the Department of Justice for the past two months following the dismissal of former AG Pam Bondi. His nomination now goes to the U.S. Senate for confirmation, where he is expected to need near-unanimous Republican support. Blanche was previously confirmed as deputy attorney general in a 52-46 Senate vote.