Midday Briefing — June 9, 2026

Trump Nominates Attorney General. President Trump has formally nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general. This nomination comes amid controversy over a DOJ fund.

House Funds Immigration Actions. The House is set to fund President Trump’s immigration actions. This funding will cover the rest of his time in the White House.

White House AI Challenge. First Lady Melania Trump honored America’s next generation of top AI talent at the historic Presidential AI Challenge Awards Ceremony. The First Lady hosted the awards ceremony for the AI contest.

US, Israeli Interests Diverge. Vance stated that US and Israeli interests diverge on some Iran issues. This comes as Iran acknowledges fatalities from Israeli strikes. President Trump repeated claims that an Iran deal is only days away, despite recent strikes.