President Donald Trump has formally tapped acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take on the top law enforcement job on a more permanent basis, sending his nomination to the Senate on Monday.

President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general, a position that he has held in an acting capacity for more than two months. Trump had said he would ask the Senate to as attorney general to succeed Pam Bondi,

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 confirm

Acting in the role since April, former Trump lawyer Blanche faces Senate confirmation after controversial Justice Department moves US President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche, acting US attorney general,

President Donald Trump nominated Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role on a permanent basis. Before Pam Bondi was ousted as AG in April, Blanche had been Deputy Attorney General. The nomination sets the stage for a difficult confirmation process.