attorney general

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At the time, Todd Blanche still headed the office, before assuming the role of acting attorney general in April.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Becerra served as California's attorney general before being selected as Health and Human Services secretary by former US president Joe Biden.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Becerra helped craft the Affordable Care Act in Congress and defended it as attorney general, and Joe Biden nominated him to serve as Health and Human Services secretary.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In his first interview with BBC Radio 4's Political Thinking, the attorney general said people had always underestimated the prime minister.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He was incredulous to learn that the attorney general had investigated Household and then been prevented, by a state judge, from releasing the results of his investigation.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis