Todd Blanche

Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed the ongoing litigation over the White House's ban of a news outlet, arguing that press access to the president is 'a privilege, not a right'. The remarks came as the legal fight over the administration's handling of press credentials continues to draw scrutiny from media organisations and press freedom advocates.

Todd Blanche, the US Deputy Attorney General, publicly defended policies touching artificial intelligence and hospital deals, prompting debate about the Justice Department's approach to antitrust enforcement in healthcare and technology. Critics question whether the department is going soft on consolidation in hospitals and AI industry concentration, while supporters argue the stance reflects a pro-innovation agenda.