Trump: Nominate Blanche as Attorney General

President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General, stating, "We shall make him the permanent Attorney General." This announcement was made during a Wednesday evening dinner.

Blanche, who has been acting Attorney General since April after Trump dismissed Pam Bondi, must secure Senate approval for the permanent role. Republicans hold a majority in the Senate. Blanche has faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans regarding a $1.8 billion fund established to compensate Trump supporters who claimed to have been subjected to wrongful investigations and indictments. However, Blanche announced on Wednesday that he would not move forward with the fund.

Separately, the article reports on a U.S. attack on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, which the U.S. claims was used for drug trafficking, resulting in two deaths. The U.S. began these attacks in September last year but has not provided evidence. At least 207 people have reportedly been killed in these operations.

Additionally, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to an extended ceasefire, according to a U.S. State Department statement. This agreement follows a deadly Israeli attack in southern Lebanon and rocket fire from Hezbollah into northern Israel. The deal involves testing new "security zones" in Lebanon, where the Lebanese defense force would have control and Hezbollah would be banned. The ceasefire is contingent on the Shiite militia ceasing attacks on Israel and withdrawing from areas south of the Litani River.

Finally, Russia reported that at least three people were killed and seven injured in a Ukrainian attack on the Crimean Peninsula.