United States — United States Department of Defense & Todd Blanche
10 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 08, 2026
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United States — United States Department of Defense: Established the task force with DOJ; subject to leak investigations and policy changes.
Todd Blanche: Acting Attorney General thanked by Hegseth for supporting the task force.
Jul 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> is facing legal setbacks over its transgender military ban and has restricted media access to its press office, indicating policy challenges and transparency concerns.
Todd Blanche: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche>>> is scheduled to testify before Congress regarding the Justice Department's budget, where he will likely face questions about the controversial settlement fund.
Jun 01, 2026 · 62 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Department of Defense would be replenished under the broader GOP budget package mentioned as an alternative plan.
Todd Blanche: Blanche was confirmed as Attorney General during the session, a key Trump priority that succeeded.
Aug 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>>'s inspector general launched a joint review of the US war with Iran>>>.
Todd Blanche: Todd Blanche>>> is being nominated by Donald Trump>>> to serve as Attorney General, having aggressively pursued the Republican president's agenda in an acting role.
Jun 03, 2026 · 118 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is executing the military operations, with increased budget and activity but also legal and ethical scrutiny.
Todd Blanche: As acting attorney general, he led the U.S. delegation at the inauguration, showing U.S. support but with no direct operational role.
Aug 07, 2026 · 58 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Department of Defense estimated the extension cost at $1.4 billion, highlighting the financial burden of the deployment. It oversees the National Guard's operations.
Todd Blanche: Acting Attorney General Blanche spoke at a Guard thank-you event.
Jul 07, 2026 · 43 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has reported the cost of the war with Iran to be $29 billion, highlighting the financial burden of the conflict.
Todd Blanche: Todd Blanche>>>, as acting Attorney General, informed Congress that the government is scrapping plans for the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', influencing a judge's decision.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: Graham supported additional defense funding; his death may complicate passage.
Todd Blanche: Acting Attorney General; Graham's death removes a key defender in his confirmation process.
Jul 12, 2026 · 283 articles
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