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  "title": "Trump’s former personal lawyer narrowly confirmed as US attorney general",
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        "title": "The Senate’s Shameful Acquiescence to Todd Blanche as Attorney General",
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        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as Trump's attorney general",
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        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Dems blast Blanche as enabler of 'Trump’s corruption' after AG confirmation",
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