Live updates: Senate departs for August recess; Blanche confirmed as AG
Summary
The Senate finished their work by confirming Todd Blanche as Attorney General and passing a temporary funding bill. After that, they started their August break. Blanche, who worked for President Trump before, was confirmed by a close vote.Key Facts
- The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General.
- Blanche was President Trump’s former personal lawyer.
- He had been acting attorney general since April.
- The confirmation vote was very close, 50-49.
- Senators also passed a stopgap funding bill.
- The Senate began its August recess after these actions.
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