Todd Blanche takes over justice department after Pam Bondi sacking – US politics live

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fran LawtherApril 3, 2026 at 01:52 PM

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Following Pam Bondi's dismissal, Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal attorney and the current deputy attorney general, has taken over the Justice Department in an acting capacity until a permanent replacement is confirmed. Separately, tensions between the US and Iran have escalated. President Trump threatened further attacks on Iran's infrastructure, specifically mentioning bridges and power plants. Iran claims to have shot down a second US F-35 fighter jet, reporting the pilot likely did not survive. The incidents and threats highlight a period of heightened conflict between the two nations.

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US military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants!

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Donald Trump last night posted another threat against Iran’s transport and energy infrastructure

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Trump announced deputy attorney general, who was his former personal attorney, would act up until permanent replacement is confirmed

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Todd Blanche takes over justice department after Pam Bondi sacking.

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Iran later said that a second US F-35 fighter jet had been shot down over Iran

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Reuters 40% Pam Bondi 60% Todd Blanche 60% F-35 70% United States military 70% United States 80% Donald Trump ×290% Iran ×390%

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iran 90% us politics 80% justice department 70% f-35 fighter jet 70% us military 70% energy infrastructure 60% deputy attorney general 60% regime leadership 50%