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Trump's pick of Todd Blanche for acting AG further blurs line between DOJ and White House

President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and selected Deputy AG Todd Blanche, Mr. Trump's former personal attorney, to lead the Justice Department as acting attorney general. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Jake Rosen has more.

Published April 2, 2026, 6:20 PM
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Trump's pick of Todd Blanche for acting AG further blurs line between DOJ and White House

President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and selected Deputy AG Todd Blanche, Mr. Trump's former personal attorney, to lead the Justice Department as acting attorney general. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Jake Rosen has more.

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