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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.

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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General in 50-49 Vote

The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general early Saturday, elevating President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer to lead the Justice Department after Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana broke a deadlock to… 8 August 2026 London 21:08 BST New York 16:08 EDT Read the briefing
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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.

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