Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up Senate fight | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera

President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve as attorney general of the United States. Blanche has been acting attorney general since April 2, following the firing of Pam Bondi. His nomination comes as the Federal Vacancies Reform Act caps interim leaders at 210 days. Blanche is expected to face a heated Senate confirmation hearing, with Republicans holding a narrow 53-seat majority.