Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up Senate fight

Al Jazeera Jun 8, 2026 3h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 6 views

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Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over the Epstein files and January 6. This story was reported by Al Jazeera. For more International news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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