Made Man
The article discusses the nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general by the president, suggesting that it may be unnecessary. It contrasts this with the recent promotion of Bill Pulte to acting director of national intelligence, which was constrained by legal limits. The piece is part of Nick Catoggio's daily political newsletter, Boiling Frogs.
- ▪Todd Blanche has been nominated as attorney general by the president.
- ▪The article argues that the nomination may be unnecessary.
- ▪Bill Pulte's promotion to acting director of national intelligence is mentioned as a comparison.
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Boiling Frogs Made Man On the Todd Blanche nomination. Nick Catoggio / June 4, 2026 Loading Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images). Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images). Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section You’re reading Boiling Frogs, Nick Catoggio’s daily newsletter on politics. To unlock the full version, become a Dispatch member today. The essential thing to understand about the president’s decision to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general is that it’s unnecessary.
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