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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Capital News
… The criminal charges were filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina, the same region where the shells were reportedly found. “Threatening the life of the President of the United States is a grave violation of our nation’s laws,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in …
Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram postThe Standard
… Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Allen appeared to be a lone gunman who travelled by train from Los Angeles to Washington, and checked into the hotel the day before the event. …
Why the White House media dinner shooting reflects more than just violenceCapital News
… The suspect allegedly rushed through a security checkpoint one floor above the basement venue. “One Secret Service officer was shot in the chest, but was wearing a ballistic vest that worked,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a news conference on Monday. …
Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinnerCapital News
… US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the suspect was “likely” targeting senior White House officials in attendance based on “preliminary” findings, adding that the alleged gunman’s motive is still under investigation. …
Trump says he ‘wasn’t worried’ during Washington press dinner shootingCapital News
… In Sunday’s interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the motive of the suspected shooter was still under investigation, but that “preliminary” findings suggested he was targeting administration officials, “likely” including President Donal …
Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old CalifornianCitizen Digital
… I expect that he will be formally charged tomorrow morning in federal court in Washington," acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche told CBS's "Face The Nation" on Sunday. …
Gunman sought to kill Trump, cabinet at gala dinnerCitizen Digital
… Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement. POLYMARKET SAYS IT COOPERATED Defense attorney information for Van Dyke was not immediately available. …
U.S. soldier charged after winning Ksh.51 million bet on removal of MaduroUS 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 →