
Trump's Attorney General Nominee Declines Pledge of DOJ Independence
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, refused to pledge that the Department of Justice would operate independently from the White House if he were confirmed.
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Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, refused to pledge that the Department of Justice would operate independently from the White House if he were confirmed.

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a proposal to impose a $100,000 fee on foreign students who wish to work in the United States after graduation, a move that has sparked outrage.

Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, underwent a challenging confirmation hearing where he was grilled by senators on various issues including his loyalty to Trump, the handling of Epstein files, Trump's IRS settlement, and his role in a clemency inquiry. Blanche defended his past actions and decisions during the tense questioning.
In the final hours before their recess, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s attorney general nominee and successfully passed a crucial spending bill.

Epstein victims have criticized Todd Blanche, a Trump attorney general nominee, stating that he treated their meeting as a 'check-the-box' exercise to secure votes for his confirmation, rather than genuinely engaging with their concerns.

Iran has denied any current negotiations with the United States, contradicting President Trump's claims of progress on talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz. This denial comes after Trump announced he had called off a planned attack on Iran to seek a nuclear deal, causing oil prices to drop.

Jennifer Bos, an Angel Mom, revealed details of her private conversation with Todd Blanche, stating that the attorney general nominee understands Angel Families' fight after her Capitol Hill testimony.