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US Midterm Primaries and Trump Nomination

Updated 2026-06-08 23:45 UTC 1 source Neutral

Four US states are holding primaries ahead of the November midterms, while President Trump has nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general. The nomination is expected to face Senate opposition due to controversies surrounding Blanche.

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Al Jazeera
Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over the Epstein files and January 6.
2026-06-08 23:17 UTC
Al Jazeera
Four states - Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota - are holding primaries ahead of November's midterms.
2026-06-08 23:25 UTC
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