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US Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General in Narrow Overnight Vote

Written by AI, News Sources from Fortune, DW8 Aug 20261 min readUpdated 47 min ago

The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote early Friday, making the former Trump defense lawyer the nation's top law enforcement officer. The Republican-led chamber voted along party lines, with only one Republican joining Democrats in opposition, delivering the narrowest possible margin of confirmation. Blanche, who served as President Donald Trump's defense lawyer, will now lead the Justice Department. He is the second Cabinet member confirmed since Trump returned to the White House. Republicans had initially opposed Blanche but dropped their opposition to secure his confirmation. The vote took place in the middle of the night, reflecting the Senate's busy schedule. Blanche's confirmation gives Trump a loyal ally at the helm of federal law enforcement.

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