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Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote

Summary

The Senate approved Todd Blanche as the new attorney general in a close vote early Saturday. Blanche was President Donald Trump's personal lawyer and has been acting as attorney general before this official confirmation.

Key Facts

  • The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote.
  • Blanche previously worked as President Trump's personal attorney.
  • He has been leading the Justice Department in an acting role before confirmation.
  • President Trump returned to the White House last year.
  • Blanche’s confirmation may allow him to push the Trump administration’s goals more strongly.
  • The Justice Department is a key law enforcement agency in the U.S.
  • The vote took place early on a Saturday morning.
  • Blanche is the second attorney general confirmed since President Trump’s return.
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