US President Donald Trump announced on June 3 his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney-General, months after Blanche assumed the role in an acting capacity. Blanche, formerly Trump's personal lawyer and previously chief deputy to Attorney-General Pam Bondi, has led the Justice Department since April. The nomination requires Senate approval, a process that may face scrutiny given recent turmoil within the department and Blanche's past defense of Trump's agenda. Key issues likely to be addressed during confirmation hearings include Blanche's involvement in the release of Jeffrey Epstein files and the administration's proposed fund for victims of alleged government "weaponisation," a fund Blanche stated would not proceed.