What to Know About Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

President Donald Trump has appointed Todd Blanche as the acting attorney general of the United States following the removal of Pam Bondi from the position. In a Truth Social post, Trump praised Bondi, stating she would ‘transition’ to a private-sector role. Blanche’s prior role as Trump’s personal lawyer included defending him in various legal cases, such as a federal indictment related to classified document allegations from his first term.

Artemis II Mission and Public Reaction

As the U.S. aims to return humans to the lunar surface by 2028, BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi explores the mission’s purpose by engaging with residents and travelers in Florida. The reactions come after a Los Angeles jury determined that Meta and Google deliberately designed social media platforms harmful to youth mental health. Meanwhile, the wreckage blocked access to one of two runways at the bustling New York City airport.

Private Sector Transition and Legal Cases

“Transitioning” to a private-sector role, Bondi’s departure left a vacancy in the top law enforcement position.

Public discourse also surrounds a recent Air Canada incident where a flight carrying 72 passengers and four crew members initially landed safely from Montreal before colliding with a firefighting vehicle. The yellow Labrador Retriever named Tessie emerged unscathed from the fall and rescue operation, returning to her yard once crews repaired the sinkhole.

AI Summit and Airport Safety Concerns

Trump is hosting a summit focused on artificial intelligence, education, and safeguarding children in digital spaces. BBC Verify analyzes the moments before a fatal collision involving a fire truck at the New York City airport. Valero, a refinery operator, reported no injuries during the incident to CBS, the BBC’s U.S. news partner.

Legal Defenses and Cultural Impact

Before securing a legal victory over his songs critiquing law enforcement, Afroman took the stand to assert that the home raid was ‘a mistake.’ In her first post-disappearance interview, Savannah Guthrie shares the moment she discovered her mother was missing and grapples with the possibility that her celebrity status made her mother a target.

Supreme Court Challenge and Social Issues

As Bill 21, the province’s secularism law, faces a legal challenge at Canada’s Supreme Court, some Muslim women claim they have suffered the most. A U.S. civil rights leader faces sexual abuse allegations, prompting Los Angeles and other communities to consider renaming landmarks, schools, and streets honoring Chavez.

Government Shutdown and Human Interest Stories

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been deployed to U.S. airports to support TSA during the partial government shutdown. The former reality TV star guided his dogs through a 1,000-mile race, completing it in nine days, seven hours, and 32 minutes. The U.S. National Weather Service reported that the heat