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Blanche Refuses to Say He’ll Always Be Independent of Trump as Attorney General

17 août 2026 à 08:48
The new head of the Justice Department said on “Meet the Press” on Sunday that the president had never asked him to prosecute specific people — and never would.

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Attorney General Todd Blanche has said President Trump has never asked him to do something illegal.

Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush-Money Trial

16 août 2026 à 09:28
The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.

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Andrew S. Boutros, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, ordered a Democratic fund-raising firm to turn over a broad range of sensitive communications.

In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway

8 août 2026 à 12:28
Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.

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Todd Blanche testifying last month before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing to be attorney general.
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