Evening Briefing — June 8, 2026

Attorney General Nomination. President Trump has formally nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general, sending the nomination to the Senate. This nomination comes amid controversy over a DOJ fund and is expected to set up a confirmation fight. Multiple reports confirm Trump's formal action to nominate Blanche.

OpenAI IPO Filing. OpenAI has confidentially filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) as the race to market heats up among rivals. The company's filing follows Anthropic, indicating a competitive environment in the sector. This move suggests a significant development in the AI and tech industry.

Pentagon Policy Changes. The Pentagon has adjusted a policy that caused concern among Mormons. The changes were prompted by the previous policy ruffling feathers within the community. This indicates a response by the Pentagon to feedback regarding its policies.