Trump, Congress and justice department
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President Donald Trump appointed Todd Blanche, who is second in charge at the Justice Department, as the new librarian of Congress. Before being tapped for the DOJ, Blanche served as Trump’s defense lawyer during his hush money trial,
Trump’s bid to exert control over the Library of Congress is a focal point in a power struggle between the legislative and executive branches.
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The Library of Congress has disputed there was a change in leadership, Politico reports, saying it's awaiting guidance from Congress.
After firing the head of the Library of Congress, the president put his former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, in charge of the facility.