Donald Trump has announced that he intends to keep Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General after Republican senators reportedly prevented Blanche’s confirmation. The decision would allow Blanche to remain in a senior Justice Department role without Senate approval, highlighting a public disagreement between Trump and members of his own party.

The supplied article text does not identify the senators involved, describe the confirmation process or say how long Blanche would serve in the acting post. Blanche is a former Trump defence lawyer, making the appointment politically sensitive amid concerns about independence at the Justice Department.