The Latest Breaking News from Todd Blanche

MAGA's circular “lawfare” backfires

When orders and ethics collide, our judicial system frays

Salon · Apr 8, 2025

Justice Department lawyer placed on leave after questioning deportation of Maryland man

‘Every Department of Justice attorney is required to zealously advocate on behalf of the United States,’ Pam Bondi says

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2025

Trump DOJ Proposes Merging Drug, Gun Law Enforcement Agencies; Advocates Decry Restructuring Method

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed the possibility of combining the DEA and the ATF, but some advocates believe such a move will have huge implications as such a restructuring would also involve cutting agents.

International Business Times · Mar 28, 2025

Trump's Justice Department enforcer has long shrugged off criticism of aggressive style

Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, has plowed through norms and niceties, whether scolding FBI leadership for “insubordination” in refusing his request to hand over the names of agents who investigated the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol or forcing out attorneys who worked those cases

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

DoJ investigation into cases against Trump marked by vested interests

From Pam Bondi to Ed Martin, the tangle of possible conflicts of the investigators is acute

The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2025

No Immediate Ruling On 'Unusual' Move To Drop New York Mayor Corruption Case

A US federal judge peppered a top member of Donald Trump's Justice Department with questions Wednesday during a hearing over the office's extraordinary move to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.

International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025

Deputy AG Pick Opposes Release Of Special Counsel's Report

Todd Blanche, Trump's nominee for deputy attorney general, expresses opposition to releasing parts of the special counsel's report and remains non-committa...

Top News · Feb 12, 2025

Senators question Todd Blanche for top Justice Department role - Roll Call

Deputy attorney general nominee Todd Blanche largely sidestepped questions about Justice Department personnel moves Wednesday.

Roll Call · Feb 12, 2025

Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee For Confirmation Hearing

Todd Blanche, Trump's nominee for deputy attorney general, faces Senate confirmation amid concerns about DOJ crisis and Trump's influence.

Top News · Feb 12, 2025

President-Elect Trump Receives Unconditional Discharge In Criminal Sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump receives unconditional discharge for falsifying business records in a historic court sentencing.

Top News · Jan 11, 2025