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The Independent UK
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Alanna Durkin-Richer and Lisa Mascaro

Senate votes 50-49 to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

Todd Blanche Donald Trump the Justice Department
  • Todd Blanche was confirmed as Attorney General by the US Senate in a narrow 50-49 vote early on Saturday morning.
  • His confirmation followed a contentious fight, with concerns raised by both Republicans and Democrats regarding his close ties to President Trump and the independence of the Justice Department.
  • Blanche secured his confirmation after publicly committing to abandon a controversial $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and to rein in tax audit immunity for Trump and his family.
  • Two Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, joined all Democrats in opposing Blanche's nomination, citing concerns about the department's independence.
  • As Trump's personal attorney and former acting head of the Justice Department, Blanche is expected to aggressively pursue the administration's agenda.

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

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