Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
The Senate voted to confirm Todd Blanche as the next attorney general early Saturday, capping a tumultuous path to office for President Trump's former personal attorney. The big picture: Blanche's appointment is a win for the Trump administration, especially after a journey that saw some Republicans hold out at multiple stages of the process. At one point Trump threatened to keep him as acting…
The Senate recently voted to confirm Todd Blanche as the next attorney general, marking a significant victory for the Trump administration. Blanche's appointment comes after a challenging journey, as some Republicans initially withheld their support. The final vote was 50-49, with Democrats voting against him and Republicans Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins joining the opposition.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was absent due to a health-related absence. Blanche, who has been serving in an acting capacity since spring, will now officially assume the role previously held by Pam Bondi. Despite facing criticism from Jeffrey Epstein survivors, Blanche successfully met with them, although the meeting was deemed demoralizing and unproductive by some. This confirmation signifies the start of a new, assertive era for the Department of Justice.
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