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The article reports on President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche, his former defense lawyer, to be attorney general, highlighting concerns from both Democrats and some Republicans about Blanche's loyalty to Trump over legal impartiality. It focuses on controversy around a proposed $1.776 billion fund seen by critics as a payout to Trump allies, which Blanche defended before it was blocked by a judge. The piece suggests Blanche's actions align closely with Trump's personal agenda, raising doubts about the Justice Department's independence.