Blanche Takes Oath as New AG | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

A new Attorney General, Blanche, has officially taken the oath of office after a tense Senate confirmation — stepping into a Justice Department reeling from turnover and court pushback. Formerly a federal prosecutor in New York and Trump’s defense lawyer, Blanche says his experience reveals how the system was used against Trump — and he’s ready to defend the department from accusations of political weaponization. While some worry about presidential pressure, Blanche sees it as part of his duty — and even his supporters believe his past ties to Trump might give him an edge in resisting White…