U.S. ⁠President Donald ​Trump ‌has ‌submitted ⁠Todd Blanche's ⁠nomination to ​the ​U.S. ⁠Senate to ⁠serve ⁠as the attorney ​general, ​the ⁠White ⁠House said on ⁠Monday. (Reporting by Ryan Patrick ⁠Jones and Bhargav Acharya ​in ​Toronto;

As acting attorney general, Todd Blanche has shown a willingness to execute the president’s maximalist demands. Whether the Senate will confirm him remains unclear.

President Donald Trump nominated Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the position on a permanent basis, rewarding a loyal ally whose controversial actions ensure an uphill Senate confirmation fight.

Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.

The Senate on Monday formally received President Donald Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, teeing off what could be a potentially contentious confirmation battle. The State Department will offer a “premium” expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will set applicants back $750 — on top of the initial fee of $185.

The White House on Monday sent President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche to serve at attorney general to the Senate, setting up what is expected to be a closely watched confirmation battle for the president’s longtime attorney.

Acting in the role since April, former Trump lawyer Blanche faces Senate confirmation after controversial Justice Department moves.