US politics live: Todd Blanche sidesteps question on DoJ's potential role in election certification Todd Blanche, the acting US attorney general, has declined to rule out the possibility of the Department of Justice (DoJ) intervening in the process of states certifying their election results. When asked about the scenario, Blanche stated that "there are scenarios we could all come up with" where the DoJ might become involved. The question of DoJ intervention in the election certification process has been a topic of concern in the lead-up to the US midterm elections. Several states have already begun certifying their results, while others are still in the process of counting and verifying votes. The DoJ's potential involvement could have significant implications for the outcome of the elections. Blanche's comments come as the country remains on high alert ahead of the midterm elections, with many voters and politicians anxiously awaiting the outcome of the contests. The DoJ's role in the election certification process has been a subject of speculation, with some speculating that the agency might become involved in disputes over the legitimacy of certain election results. The situation remains fluid, and it is unclear what specific scenarios might prompt the DoJ to intervene. However, Blanche's refusal to rule out the possibility has added to the uncertainty surrounding the election certification process.