Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in campaigns, memo says
The Justice Department has loosened the guidelines for the attorney general and other senior political appointees, allowing them to participate in political activities.
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The Justice Department has loosened the guidelines for the attorney general and other senior political appointees, allowing them to participate in political activities.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing. Natalie Brand reports.
The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
President Trump is expected to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has asked a federal judge to overturn a prior ruling that blocked construction of the White House ballroom. Blanche argued that Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is proof that the ballroom is necessary for the president's safety and construction must be allowed to proceed.
