Blanche Set to Lead Trump's Justice Department After Senate Confirmation
- On Saturday, the Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a 50-49 vote, ending a lengthy standoff between Senate Republicans and the Trump administration over the appointment of President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer.
- Opposition centered on Blanche's previous experience as a defense attorney and a proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund meant to compensate 'victims of government persecution,' which critics feared would benefit those prosecuted for the January 6 attack.
- Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy cast the deciding vote for confirmation, despite acknowledging Blanche's 'poor judgment in approving the anti-weaponization slush fund and exempting the president from IRS audits,' while GOP Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against him.
- Although Department of Justice officials stated they have 'rescinded' the controversial fund, Democrats contend the department's written agreements with Senator John Cornyn are merely 'decorative' and do not guarantee the fund is permanently abandoned.
- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer condemned the confirmation as providing an 'excuse on a silver platter to keep up his pervasive, breathtaking corruption,' while observers scrutinize the department's recent series of unsuccessful legal cases.
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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as New Attorney General
Photo: Jack Gruber ~ USA TODAY NETWORK PODCAST: August 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson check in with Brad Roth, professor of law and political science at Wayne State University Law School, about the confirmation of Todd Blanche as the U.S. attorney general.WASHINGTON D.C. ~ Despite some pushback from Republicans, President Donald Trump’s pick for the nation’s next attorney general was narrowly approved by the Senate over the …
With Todd Blanche's Confirmation the DOJ Is Now the DOPP: Department of Pedophile Protection
As the whole world knows by now, Todd Blanche, the president’s former personal lawyer, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to the role of Attorney General. The A.G. is a Cabinet position; the head of the Department of Justice. Todd Blanche is now literally, the chief law enforcement officer in the country. Fifty Republican Senators voted in favor of Todd Blanche’s appointment, sealing it. Two Republicans—both women—voted against. Every Democrat vot…
The Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche with a narrow majority. Now it has to balance between Trump, courts and Congress. An analysis.
AG Todd Blanche Told Religious Leaders DOJ Is Working to Stop Mail-Order Abortion Pills
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. Attorney General Todd Blanche told religious leaders on a private call that the Justice Department is working to roll back abortion access nationwide, including in states with laws p…
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