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politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Blanche Confirmed as AG in 50-49 Vote, Cementing Trump’s Control Over Justice

The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 margin on August 8, 2026, after a contentious fight over the Justice Department’s independence. Blanche, who served as Trump’s personal lawyer, secured confirmation by scrapping a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and limiting tax audit immunity to past years. Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats in opposing the nomination, highlighting deep concerns about the politicization of the DOJ.

via Euronews|

#confirmation-vote #department-of-justice #donald-trump

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Republican Senator Blocks Confirmation Vote for U.S. Attorney in Chicago, Mehalchick Nomination Survives, Judiciary Committee Advances Biden's Nominees

Sen. J.D. Vance, an Ohio Republican senator, is blocking the confirmation vote for April Perry to become the next U.S. Attorney in Chicago. Vance's hold on all Justice Department nominees is in response to what he calls the "unprecedented political prosecution" of former President Donald Trump. This move has delayed the confirmation process for non-controversial nominees, causing frustration among Senate Democrats. Perry, if confirmed, would be the first woman to hold the position.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#april-perry #confirmation-vote #department-of-justice

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

"18 GOP Senators Support Judge Presiding Over Trump Jan 6 Case"

Eighteen currently-serving GOP senators, including Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham, who have criticized Tanya Chutkan as biased against Trump, had voted to confirm her as a federal judge in 2014. Chutkan is overseeing Trump's January 6 trial, and he has called for her recusal, claiming he cannot get a fair trial with her. Despite their current criticism, these senators had unanimously supported Chutkan's confirmation during the Obama administration.

via Business Insider|

#confirmation-vote #gop-senators #january-6-trial