Blanche confirmed as attorney general after tight Senate fight
TL;DR
The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former criminal-defense lawyer, as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, giving him a full term at the Justice Department amid vacancies and ongoing controversy surrounding the department.
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- Todd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in an overnight Senate vote Dallas News
- In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway The New York Times
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