United States Attorney General

Head of the United States Department of Justice

The United States attorney general (AG) is the head of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government. The attorney general acts as the principal legal advisor to the president of the United States on all legal matters. The attorney general is also a statutory member of the Cabinet of the United States and a member of the United States National Security Council. Additionally, the attorney general is seventh in the presidential line of succession. The attorney general is the only cabinet department head who is not given the title Secretary.

Also known as...Attorney General of the United States
US & Canada Politics
Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. Attorney General

Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. Attorney General The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50‑49 margin.