President Trump has formally nominated Todd Blanche to replace Pam Bondi as attorney general. Blanche has served as acting attorney general since Bondi’s departure in April. The White House sent the nomination to the Senate on Monday. President Trump nominated Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general on Monday, aiming to formalize the onetime Trump defense lawyer's control over the Justice Department. https://t.co/IUc8qHWZGE — CBS News (@CBSNews) June 8, 2026 CBS News shared further: Blanche may face an uphill battle in the confirmation process, given the wariness of some GOP senators who are leaving Congress in January. One of those outgoing lawmakers, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, told reporters last Thursday he hasn’t decided whether to support Blanche when his nomination reaches the Senate Judiciary Committee. He said the “key” to winning his support will be for Blanche to condemn the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. In recent weeks, Blanche and the Justice Department drew bipartisan pushback for planning to set up a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization fund” with the power to pay out claims to people who allege they were victims of government persecution. Democrats cast it as a “slush fund” for Trump allies, and some Republicans raised fears that convicted Jan. 6 rioters and other lawbreakers would apply for relief. The fund was part of a settlement between Mr. Trump and the government over the leaking of his tax returns, and in trying to defend it, Blanche faced what GOP Sen. Ted Cruz called a “full-on revolt” in a meeting with GOP senators, and other Senate business was temporarily stalled. Last week, Blanche told lawmakers the department was “not moving forward” with the fund, after a judge blocked the government from implementing it, and the Justice Department confirmed in a court filing that it would not go forward. Trump indicated last week during a White House Rose Garden dinner that he would nominate Blanche to permanently fill the role. Check it out: President Trump with an announcement tonight at the @WhiteHouse… Congratulations @TheJusticeDept @DAGToddBlanche— pic.twitter.com/7C7N0Gjall — Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) June 4, 2026 CNBC has more: Blanche, on June 2, told a House subcommittee that the Justice Department had permanently abandoned plans for the fund in the face of that criticism, and a federal judge’s injunction temporarily barring the fund from operating. But he refused to put that promise in writing, raising concerns that the Justice Department would seek to revive the fund in the future. And Trump, the following day, said he was unclear about the fund’s fate. Lawsuits challenging the legality of the fund remain pending. Blanche, during the same hearing, told the subcommittee that the agreement to protect Trump from prosecution related to tax returns filed before the settlement would remain in effect. “You know, look, and I just want to say this: the Save America PAC [political action committee controlled by Trump] paid you nearly $10 million between March of 2024 and December of 2024 to serve as President Trump’s personal defense attorney,” Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., told Blanche at the hearing. “My God, don’t you not find there’s any conflict of interest in what you are doing here as the acting attorney general of the United States?” DeLauro asked. He replied: “What are you saying is a conflict?” “I don’t understand what you’re saying,” Blanche added.

According to NewsNation, former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino has “launched a committee to explore a 2028 presidential run.” “Bovino, who retired in March after nearly 30 years, was the face of the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown. He tells NewsNation he will move forward with a formal campaign ‘if it all comes together,'” NewsNation reports. Former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino launched a committee to explore a 2028 presidential run, NewsNation has confirmed. Bovino, who retired in March after nearly 30 years, was the face of the Trump administration's illegal immigration crackdown. He tells NewsNation he… pic.twitter.com/RoTHAqZyRE — NewsNation (@NewsNation) June 8, 2026 NewsNation shared further: Bovino’s exploratory committee launched the website “Bovino2028.com”, which features an image of Bovino wearing a controversial coat that has been described by some as a Nazi-era coat. Bovino previously told NewsNation that the Border Patrol issued the coat and that he has owned it for more than 25 years. Photos of Bovino wearing the coat have gone viral amid growing criticism around Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics and the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom described the coat as being “SS garb.” The logo on the website reads, “House Bovino – Men Fight Back.” “Following the Commander’s maximum effectiveness in quelling the foreign hordes that have subsumed our nation’s cities, both large and small, the American people witnessed what true leadership, powered by a warrior mindset, actually looks like as The Commander endeavored to restore order and national sovereignty,” the website reads under a headline of “A bold national strategy.” “NewsNation is reporting I’m exploring a run for President in 2028. Here’s the truth: My one and only priority is deporting the 106 million illegals who are here. That’s it. The grassroots support I’m seeing tells me the polls are completely wrong,” Bovino said. “If I’m getting this much energy, it’s probably because 90% of the country wants mass deportations and the media just isn’t asking the right questions. My commitment is simple, liberate America from this invasion and restore our quality of life. If running for President is what it takes to actually get it done, then all options are on the table. House Bovino. Men fight back,” he continued. NewsNation is reporting I’m exploring a run for President in 2028. Here’s the truth: My one and only priority is deporting the 106 million illegals who are here. That’s it. The grassroots support I’m seeing tells me the polls are completely wrong… If I’m getting this much… https://t.co/L0bttQYgEG — Gregory K Bovino (@GregoryKBovino) June 8, 2026 Bovino 2028 reads: Gregory Bovino is not just a candidate; he is a movement. Born from the heart of American grassroots energy, Bovino represents a new era of leadership defined by transparency, integrity, and a relentless commitment to the common good. His journey is one of personal evolution and collective action, driven by a simple yet powerful belief: that the future of our nation is in the hands of the people. With a background rooted in community service and a passion for policy reform, Bovino has spent years listening to the voices that have been silenced. He understands the complexities of our current political landscape and is dedicated to building a bridge between the government and the citizens it serves. His platform is built on the foundation of hard work, fiscal responsibility, and a deep respect for the democratic process. As we stand on the precipice of a new chapter, Bovino is ready to lead. He is the voice of the millions who feel unheard, the advocate for change, and the guardian of our shared values. Together, we are drafting a future where every American has a seat at the table and every dream has a chance to be realized.

President Trump on Monday endorsed Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo for re-election in The Silver State. “Joe Lombardo is the strong and very popular Governor of Nevada, a very special place to me in that we had a BIG Presidential Election Win on November 5, 2024!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “As the former Sheriff of Clark County, and brave U.S. Army Veteran, Joe strongly supports our incredible Law Enforcement, Military, and Veterans, and knows the Wisdom and Courage it takes to Promote LAW AND ORDER. As Governor, he is fighting tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote NO TAX ON TIPS, Advance MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Provide Access to Affordable Health Care, Champion School Choice, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment,” he continued. “Joe Lombardo is SMART, STRONG, AND TOUGH, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election. Election Day is Tuesday, June 9th. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR JOE — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” he added. TRUMP: Endorses Joe Lombardo for Nevada governor re-election, cites law and order, border security, no tax on tips, and says Election Day is Tuesday, June 9 pic.twitter.com/vEs2TJZmPW — Trump Truths (@trumptruthsbot) June 8, 2026 More from the Associated Press: Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face six Republican challengers in a state primary on Tuesday, while six Democrats will compete for the nomination to reclaim the seat in November. Other races on the ballot include primaries for U.S. House and a variety of state offices, as well as a mayoral election in Henderson, Nevada’s second largest city. The winner of the governor’s mansion in the key swing state could play a pivotal role in the 2028 presidential campaign, assuming Nevada maintains its slot as the first-in-the-West nominating contest for both parties. Lombardo was elected in 2022, when he was the only challenger in the country to defeat an incumbent governor. He edged Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak by 1.5 percentage points. The Democratic field includes state Attorney General Aaron Ford and Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill. With no presidential or U.S. Senate race on the ballot in Nevada this cycle, the gubernatorial contest has been the main driver of campaign ad spending in the state, including by dark-money groups that can raise and spend unlimited amounts and are not required to disclose their donors. Lombardo has also secured the endorsement of the Vegas chamber, which endorsed Sisolak in the 2022 gubernatorial election. Fox 5 Vegas: The Vegas Chamber endorses incumbent Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (R) for reelection. In the 2022 governor’s race they endorsed Steve Sisolak over Lombardo. https://t.co/wPkvLp9x9C — Politics & Poll Tracker (@PollTracker2024) April 21, 2026 FOX5 noted: The organization said Lombardo worked with legislators and the business community during his first term to improve Nevada’s business climate, increase public safety and support economic development initiatives. According to the chamber, Lombardo reduced regulatory burdens affecting small businesses by eliminating hundreds of regulations and streamlining processes the group said previously impeded growth. The chamber also pointed to his support for legislation focused on public safety, along with measures intended to increase transparency and accountability in Nevada’s K-12 education system. “Governor Lombardo has demonstrated a commonsense approach to addressing the challenges and opportunities impacting our state,” said Hugh Anderson, chairman of the Vegas Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee. “He has found practical and collaborative ways to solve problems, improve education, and create a pro-business environment that makes it easier to operate a business and create jobs. The Vegas Chamber believes Governor Lombardo has earned a second term leading our state.” The Vegas Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee makes endorsement decisions on behalf of the organization.

Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in Olympic history, revealed that she recently experienced a medical emergency. “I’m not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today’s age. but almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card earlier this week,” Biles wrote in her Instagram stories. “this was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life. especially since Jonathan was in Indy for practices. i’ve been in bed resting this week, I’ll explain sooner or later but s/o to my close circle who reached out, checked in, visited & or sent flowers,” she continued. Simone Biles recovering from mysterious medical emergency after ‘almost dying’ https://t.co/RdIIctzdcC pic.twitter.com/VB2dYh1SHc — New York Post (@nypost) June 6, 2026 More from the New York Post: The 29-year-old and 11-time Olympic medalist also revealed that the medical emergency happened while her husband — Colts safety Jonathan Owens — was at practice in Indianapolis. In one image, Biles shared a picture of her arm, which appeared to include three hospital bracelets, and in another, she shared an image of her bed and added a screengrab with a heart rate measurement that said 126 beats per minute. It’s unclear if her health scare is related to her heart. Biles won four medals, including three gold, during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Simone Biles experienced a medical emergency earlier this week that was “one of, if not the scariest experience of my life,” she wrote in a story posted to her Instagram account on Saturday afternoon.https://t.co/ur2mYaE6vo pic.twitter.com/YIA2TYwSu9 — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 6, 2026 The New York Times shared further: The next two photos in the story showed a collection of floral bouquets, and the story concluded with a photo captioned “I’ll be here” and showing a bed with two dogs, along with a screenshot of a heart-rate monitor. Biles has won 11 Olympic medals in her gymnastics career, seven of them gold, and 30 World Championship medals. Watch additional coverage below:

Graham Platner has been the gift that has kept on giving for Republicans this campaign season.  The Democrat candidate for US Senate in Maine has been the subject of several high-profile scandals in recent months, from a Nazi-linked tattoo to sending explicit messages to multiple women who weren’t his wife. While some in the party continue to defend him, one voice of opposition can be found in Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), the notorious fan of very casual attire: NEW: Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) tells colleague @kayleighmcenany live on @FoxNews that if Graham Platner can prove all of the people he was chatting with on Kik & “sending dick pics to” were adults and there were no minors, he will wear a suit every day. — Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) June 6, 2026 Breitbart provided this context: While speaking to Fox News’s Kayleigh McEnany on Saturday in America, Fetterman was asked about “an interesting deal” he had made, the New York Post reported. Fetterman suggested that Platner could “set the record clear” regarding messages he sent to women early on his in marriage. “You proposed an interesting deal. You said, ‘Let’s make a deal,’ these are your words, ‘I’ll tell P-Hustle I’ll wear a suit everyday if he releases all those texts and messages that he has had with a dozen women,’” McEnany said. “Have you heard from him on this deal?” “No, of course I never heard from P-Hustle,” Fetterman responded. “But, what’s strange with P-Hustle is, back in April, he was doing an interview on that pro-Hamas Zeteo Network, or whatever that thing is, and he said I am the ‘bane of his existence,’ and really was angry at how I dress. And, now I said, P-Hustle, here’s a great chance, you can just prove that all these people that you were dropping those dick pics, and saying these things to were over 18. Now, I will wear a suit every day in the Senate.” Naturally, his intraparty challenge sparked some social media engagement: That sounds like a Babylon Bee headline — SafetySwipe (@SafetyNotorious) June 6, 2026 It should be a scary thought for leftists if he's their voice of reason. — Pro-freedom memer (@LibertatemRR) June 6, 2026 There was plenty more where that came from in the comments below Platner’s post on the matter: He seems very upset with you! pic.twitter.com/ff9HzJwiuG — + and – (@pos_and_neg) June 6, 2026 I would rather be a decent human being like John Fetterman, than a perverted communist like you. pic.twitter.com/aZnzMVKjSt — pammy (@pammy06012) June 7, 2026 Here’s what Newsmax added: “You can set the record clear and provide all of those texts and all of those conversations that you were having as a newlywed just before you were going to run for the Senate,” he said, then added a one-word demand: “Transparency.” Kik, an anonymous messaging app, has been probed over underage users. On Sean Hannity’s program earlier in the week, Fetterman put it more bluntly, saying Platner “had a problem with me, how I dress, but he seemed to have no problem posing in a towel at a disgusting website that consistently had serious problems about that kind of depravity.” Platner, who has admitted having an active Kik account while newly married, has denied wrongdoing and has not been accused of any unlawful conduct involving minors. And here’s some more coverage of the impact Platner’s scandals are having on the campaign: This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here.