Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote
- Posted on August 8, 2026
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Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote
US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General early Saturday morning. This confirmation followed a contentious confirmation fight in the Republican-led Senate. Blanche, a former personal attorney for President Donald Trump, secured the position by a narrow margin. His confirmation allows him to pursue the administration's agenda more aggressively. Concerns about his loyalty and past actions were central to the debate.
