Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as U.S. attorney general, moving to install his former personal lawyer as the top U.S. law enforcement official. Trump submitted Blanche’s name to the U.S. Senate, the White House said, days after committing to nominating him. He has been serving as acting attorney general since April. Blanche’s nomination sets...