Also known as: US Attorney General Todd Blanche · Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche · Attorney General Todd Blanche
Todd Blanche — Trump's former personal lawyer confirmed as US attorney general in August 2026 after Senate vote.
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… Alongside Trump, the lawsuit names Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Bradley Smith, director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. …
US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctionsThe Standard
… Alongside Trump, the lawsuit names Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Bradley Smith, director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control.Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of the gravest atroc …
US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctionsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeUS Attorney General Todd Blanche with President Donald Trump at a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC on April 15, 2026. …
Trump's ex-personal attorney takes over as top US law enforcement officerCitizen Digital
… ll set for confirmation as US attorney general By AFP August 08, 2026 05:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche …
Trump's ex-lawyer all set for confirmation as US attorney generalThe Standard
… mong the guests was beleaguered FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, who faces scathing criticism over his now-shelved plan to open the World Cup and other competitions up to private investment.Right-wing figures also attended, including Argentina's President Javier Milei and Todd Blanche …
Colombia's new president vows to 'defeat narco-terrorists'The Standard
Audio By VocalizeActing US Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on his nomination to be Attorney General, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 15, 2026. …
US Senate confirms Trump's ex lawyer as attorney generalThe Standard
… "Defendants have filed a Notice declining to provide such assurances."In a filing with the judge, the administration pointed to remarks by Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, at a congressional hearing in which he told lawmakers the "anti-weaponization" fund was "not movin …
US judge says lawsuit against Trump compensation fund can proceedThe Standard
… "We expect that he will show up here by his own will or by another way and go to prison," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a news conference in Miami attended by Cuban-Americans who cheered the announcement.Pedro Leal, a 65-year-old retiree, accused Washington of hurting …
Cuba outraged after US indicts Raul CastroCitizen Digital
… It seems like there's something wrong with the man," Comey told CNN, saying the "middle-of-the-night, obsessive" posts seemed "crazy." Comey added: "You seem nuts, buddy." Several of Trump's posts urged prosecution by Todd Blanche, a former Trump criminal defense lawyer who has b …
Trump goes on social media conspiracy posting spreeCitizen Digital
… Allen's attorneys are seeking to have acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for the District of Columbia, removed from the case because they were guests at the WHCA dinner. …
White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guiltyUS rights groups including Human Rights Watch sued President Trump over sanctions targeting International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures violate First Amendment protections and block war crimes victims from pursuing justice.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US rights groups including Human Rights Watch sued President Trump over sanctions targeting International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures violate First Amendment protections and block war crimes victims from pursuing justice.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four rights groups including Human Rights Watch filed a lawsuit in New York court challenging Trump administration sanctions on International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures block victims of war crimes from pursuing justice and violate US law including First Amendment protections.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal attorney, was sworn in as US attorney general on Monday after Senate confirmation. Blanche replaces Pam Bondi and has been linked to prosecutions of Trump's political opponents, a campaign Democrats have characterized as retribution.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer who has been serving as acting US attorney general, is set to be confirmed by the Senate on Friday after Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support, overcoming Democratic concerns about politicization of the Justice Department.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, in his first speech, pledged to "relentlessly defeat narco-terrorism" and join the US-led Shield of the Americas anti-cartel alliance, signaling a sharp rightward turn and stronger ties with Washington. The US State Department announced intent to provide $1 billion in security assistance to support the new administration.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday by a 50–49 Senate vote, after Republicans dismissed Democratic concerns that he would politicize the Justice Department. Blanche had previously represented Trump in criminal trials before serving as acting attorney general.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
A US District Judge said a lawsuit challenging a $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump's political allies can proceed after administration officials declined to provide sworn assurances that the programme has been abandoned. The judge ruled that remarks by the acting attorney general stating the fund was "not moving forward" were insufficient to declare the case closed.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States indicted former President Raul Castro on murder charges related to the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, prompting Cuban officials to call for protests and raising speculation about Trump's intentions toward the island amid ongoing US pressure.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump posted over 50 times in three hours around midnight Monday, sharing conspiracy theories, crude memes, and attacks on opponents including former President Barack Obama on Truth Social, amid scrutiny of his health and as he travels to a summit in China.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cole Allen, 31, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month. He faces four charges including attempted assassination, transportation of a firearm and ammunition across state lines with intent to commit a felony, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and assaulting a federal officer, with a potential life sentence if convicted.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with threatening the life of US President Donald Trump following an Instagram post showing seashells forming the numbers "86 47," which Comey said he did not know the meaning of. FBI Director Kash Patel alleged Comey "disgracefully encouraged a threat on President Trump's life," while Comey maintained his innocence and said the charges represent the administration's second prosecution attempt against him.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
A gunman armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives exchanged fire with Secret Service agents at a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, forcing President Trump and senior officials to evacuate. The suspect, Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was subdued at the Washington Hilton where roughly 2,600 guests were gathered; no attendees were seriously injured, and preliminary findings suggest Trump was the intended target.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday. He was carrying multiple weapons when he breached a security checkpoint; a Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
A gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night, prompting Trump's evacuation. Suspect Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested; the FBI and US Attorney General are investigating the incident, with preliminary findings suggesting senior White House officials may have been targeted.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Law enforcement officials say Allen told them he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, and investigators are examining whether he assembled the weapon in the hotel.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
A gunman attempted to storm a gala dinner attended by US President Donald Trump and top officials in Washington on Sunday; Trump was evacuated by Secret Service, the suspect was detained after an exchange of gunfire, and investigators believe he targeted members of the administration.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A U.S. Army master sergeant involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information to bet $400,000 on prediction market Polymarket that U.S. forces would enter Venezuela and Maduro would be removed from power. The Justice Department says it marks the first insider trading charges involving a prediction market.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →