Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
Coverage of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in the Nexus archive.
- Justice Departmenturges group to drop Trump ballroom lawsuit after WHCA dinner shooting
The Justice Department urged a preservation group to drop its lawsuit against the White House regarding President Trump’s ballroom project following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche shared a letter on social media requesting the lawsuit be dismissed.
- Raskin acts clueless when pressed on Democrats' anti-Trump rhetoric following WHCD shooting
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) was questioned about whether Democrats should reduce anti-Trump rhetoric following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Raskin deflected the question, emphasizing criticism of Trump’s policies over personal attacks and defending the press. The FBI and Acting Attorney General are investigating the suspect, who is not cooperating.
- House Democrats demand Kash Patel take alcohol test under penalty of perjury after Atlantic report
House Democrats are investigating FBI Director Kash Patel over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior reported by The Atlantic. Patel denies the claims and has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the outlet. The political conflict involves demands for Patel to testify under oath and public support from Trump administration officials.