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Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche is confirmed as attorney general of the US by one-vote in Senate

Todd Blanche, former personal attorney to President Trump, was confirmed as US Attorney General by a one-vote margin in the Senate. The confirmation followed a contentious debate highlighting bipartisan concerns regarding the appointment of a close presidential associate to lead the Justice Department.
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Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 07:56 AM EDT
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