Nationwide legal battle over prediction markets takes center stage: Join the live discussion
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche takes leadership amid a nationwide legal battle over prediction markets.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has taken leadership of the Justice Department following Pam Bondi’s ouster. This transition occurs amidst a nationwide legal battle concerning prediction markets, which will likely be a key focus for the new Acting Attorney General. The Hill’s legal affairs reporters Ella Lee and Zach Schonfeld are hosting a live discussion to explore what changes Blanche might implement. The discussion will also cover the broader implications of this leadership change for the Justice Department's approach to legal issues.
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The Hill’s legal affairs reporters Ella Lee and Zach Schonfeld are hosting a live discussion on the leadership change.
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