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Judge Blocks Kash Patel’s FBI HQ Move to Reagan Building
politics14 days ago

Judge Blocks Kash Patel’s FBI HQ Move to Reagan Building

U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that Kash Patel and Maryland Attorney General Todd Blanche cannot relocate the FBI’s Washington, D.C. headquarters to the Reagan Building or fund renovations there, finding Congress never authorized the move. The ruling follows a years-long fight over site selection after the GSA picked Greenbelt, Maryland in 2023 and a Trump-era push to move the bureau closer to the capital; lawmakers also blocked funds in the 2026 Appropriations Act until complete architectural plans are submitted. It marks a major setback for Patel and for the administration’s effort to overhaul the FBI’s HQ.

via The Daily Beast|
#fbi#kash-patel#politics
Blanche Pushes Back on Jan. 6 Pardons Debate on Meet the Press
politics16 days ago

Blanche Pushes Back on Jan. 6 Pardons Debate on Meet the Press

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his pledge to protect law enforcement during a Meet the Press interview, saying Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons don’t contradict that commitment because presidential clemency is a constitutional power separate from DOJ prosecutions. He argued there’s a distinction between prosecuting crimes and issuing pardons and noted Biden’s broad pardons as well. The piece also notes Blanche’s testimony that Trump’s so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund is dead and reiterates his loyalty to the Constitution.

via HuffPost|
#jan-6#kristen-welker#meet-the-press
politics19 days ago

Blanche pledges impartial justice as DOJ address leans away from partisan attacks

New Attorney General Todd Blanche told DOJ staff he will lead with integrity, uphold the rule of law impartially, and respect the judiciary, while welcoming disagreement. The 19-minute address marked a departure from earlier rhetoric against activist judges and criticisms of Biden-era leadership, signaling a more cohesive, professional DOJ. Critics argue the department has already grown politicized under his leadership, noting staff turnover and prosecutions, but Blanche framed the message as a commitment to doing the right thing and backing employees who follow the law.

via Politico|
#doj-speech#judiciary#justice-department
New DOJ Leader Calls for Unity and Integrity in Inaugural Address
politics19 days ago

New DOJ Leader Calls for Unity and Integrity in Inaugural Address

Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered his first DOJ staff address in Washington, pledging to lead the department with integrity, uphold the rule of law impartially, respect the judiciary, and encourage healthy debate among staff from diverse backgrounds—an effort to steady a workforce shaken by firings and political controversy. Critics remain skeptical about whether he will follow through on these promises as the department navigates past upheaval and scrutiny.

via CNN|
#attorney-general#justice-department#politics
Blanche sworn in as attorney general in White House ceremony led by Trump‑tied judge
politics22 days ago

Blanche sworn in as attorney general in White House ceremony led by Trump‑tied judge

Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general in an Oval Office ceremony without press access, officiated by Judge Emil Bove. Blanche—Trump’s former defense colleague—will lead a DOJ reshaped to align with the president’s agenda, a trajectory shaped by Bove’s controversial tenure at the department. Attendees included FBI Director Kash Patel and Stephen Miller, and Blanche’s family was present. The Senate confirmed Blanche 50–49, with Collins and Murkowski opposing.

via CNN|
#department-of-justice#emil-bove#politics
Trump Loyalist Todd Blanche Steps Into AG Role
politics22 days ago

Trump Loyalist Todd Blanche Steps Into AG Role

Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, was sworn in as US attorney general after serving as acting AG since April. The Senate narrowly confirmed him 50-49, making him the second Senate-approved AG of Trump’s second term. Blanche, previously Trump’s deputy AG, has presided over mass DOJ staff departures and faced courtroom setbacks, while inheriting controversy from Pam Bondi’s tenure over Epstein files. Democrats opposed his nomination, with Collins and Murkowski voting no.

via The Guardian|
#department-of-justice#politics#senate-confirmation
politics23 days ago

Cassidy Calls Blanche Confirmation a Nuanced Decision

Sen. Bill Cassidy said his vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general wasn’t a simple yes-or-no choice, citing positives about Blanche and the need for stable DOJ leadership. Blanche narrowly cleared the Senate 50-49 after a deal with Sen. John Cornyn to terminate the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund tied to Trump allies, a move Cassidy said helped sway him, though he acknowledged he nearly opposed Blanche over protections for Trump and his family from IRS probes.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#bill-cassidy#john-cornyn
Trump ally Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general, sparking independence worries
politics23 days ago

Trump ally Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general, sparking independence worries

The Senate narrowly approved Todd Blanche—Trump’s close ally who has acted as attorney general—to lead the DOJ by a 50–49 vote, raising concerns about the department’s independence from the White House. The confirmation followed a bruising fight over a proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund and Trump tax-audit immunity, which Blanche later scrapped or limited to past tax years, amid Democratic warnings that the DOJ could be weaponized against opponents and Republicans divided. Blanche has represented Trump in multiple cases, including hush-money and classified-documents matters, underscoring his deep ties to the former president.

via Euronews|
#attorney-general#department-of-justice#donald-trump
Trump Ally Todd Blanche Wins Senate Confirmation as Attorney General
politics24 days ago

Trump Ally Todd Blanche Wins Senate Confirmation as Attorney General

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer and acting attorney general since April, was narrowly confirmed as US attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote after Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposed him. The confirmation followed concerns about his handling of Epstein-related documents and a proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponisation fund he later walked back amid GOP criticism. Senator Bill Cassidy cast the deciding vote, saying Blanche was the best option under the circumstances, while Collins and Murkowski warned about politicisation of the DOJ. Blanche now leads the Justice Department with scrutiny over past actions and future independence.

via BBC|
#attorney-general#capitol-attack-2021#politics