Blanche Attorney General Confirmation
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- Earlier report Todd Blanche Sworn In as US Attorney General Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and acting attorney general since April, was sworn in as US attorney general after the Senate narrowly confirmed him by 50 votes to 49. The White House secured support from Republican holdouts for the weekend vote. US · 3 sources
- Earlier report Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by 50 votes to 49 early Saturday. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off. Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal defense lawyer, will head the Justice Department. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer criticized Republicans for deferring action on the president's voting bill until after recess. US · 7 sources
- Earlier report Blanche Attorney General Nomination Clears Senate Judiciary Committee The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general to the full Senate. Blanche, acting attorney general, had issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" for political allies and confirmed in writing that the fund was dead, assuaging some Republican concerns. Several Republicans have not yet committed to supporting his floor confirmation. US · 5 sources