American pornographic actress, writer and director known as Stormy Daniels
The New York Times, The Guardian, CNBC, Al Jazeera and other outlets report that Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, moving from acting to permanent head of the Justice Department. The nomination faces a Senate confirmation battle amid scrutiny of Blanche’s ties to the Epstein files, the $1.8 billion anti-weaponisation fund and past actions at the DOJ.
The Supreme Court has been asked to pause a large damages judgment against the Palestinian Authority and the PLO as they appeal a 2025 reinstatement of a case tied to 2002-04 Jerusalem attacks. Lower courts previously voided the verdict, then Congress updated the Anti-Terrorism Act; the high court’s action could impact funding for West Bank services.
The Senate has confirmed Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote after a fractious debate over his ties to Trump. The decision paves the way for Blanche to pursue the Trump administration’s policy agenda and a controversial settlement linked to an $1.8 billion fund and Trump-era tax matters.