Trump Nominates Todd Blanche to Lead Justice Department

Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he viewed the nomination with cautious optimism. Tillis has repeatedly split with the administration on other issues.

Background on the Nomination The nomination comes as the administration seeks to fill the top Justice Department post. Tillis's statement marks the first public reaction from a Republican senator who has differed with the administration in the past. No other senators have commented publicly on the nomination so far.