Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General After Weeks of Debate

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9 August 2026 at 12:22 am

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General After Weeks of Debate

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The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General with a 50-49 vote, despite concerns from some Republicans about his past representation of Donald Trump and potential conflicts of interest. Blanche, who previously served as acting Attorney General, secured confirmation after weeks of negotiations and a crucial vote from Sen. Bill Cassidy.

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