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Live updates: Senate departs for August recess; Blanche confirmed as AG

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department in a 50-49 vote before adjourning for the August recess. Blanche, President Trump’s former personal attorney, had been serving as acting attorney general since April.

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Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 09:00 AM EDT

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