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Senate narrowly approves Todd Blanche as AG, capping tough confirmation fight
- The Senate voted 50–49 to confirm Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General, ending a contentious confirmation fight and officially installing President Donald Trump's former criminal defense lawyer atop the Department of Justice.
- Sen. Bill Cassidy provided the decisive swing vote after declaring his support on the floor, while Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined all Democrats in opposing the nomination.
- The pre-dawn 4:31 a.m. vote took place immediately before the Senate adjourned for a five-week recess, granting Blanche full confirmation after serving in an acting capacity since Trump removed former AG Pam Bondi in April.
- Confirmation prospects were stalled for weeks over a controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" and tax immunity provisions stemming from a DOJ settlement with Trump over his leaked IRS records.
- Blanche secured key Republican votes by offering written assurances, officially rescinding the payout fund and clarifying that tax audit immunity applied only to existing claims and did not protect against future tax filings.
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In confirming Blanche as US A-G, senators endorse a Justice Department under Trump’s sway
Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes Donald Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Todd Blanche was appointed to head the Department of Justice despite fears by Democratic legislators and some Republicans that he will submit to the president's designs and whims
·Vicente López, Argentina
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The U.S. Senate has confirmed Todd Blanch as Attorney General, after he served as acting attorney for months amid various allegations.
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