Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after bruising fight
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Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.
Aug 8, 2026
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
The Senate voted to confirm Todd Blanche as the next attorney general early Saturday, capping a tumultuous path to office for President Trump's former personal attorney. The big picture: Blanche's appointment is a win for the Trump administration, especially after a journey that saw some Republicans hold out at multiple stages of the process. At one point Trump threatened to keep him as acting attorney general for months, after two GOP senators withheld their votes to advance him from the Senate
Aug 8, 2026
Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general after divisive hearing
The vote follows a tumultuous confirmation fight that exposed concerns — from some Republicans as well as Democrats — about putting Donald Trump's former defence lawyer in charge of a Justice Department that historically prides itself on its independence from the White House.
Aug 8, 2026
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after bruising fight
The Senate early Saturday morning confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general, with the nominee narrowly securing sufficient GOP backing after making a number of promises about how he would handle his tenure as the country’s top law enforcement officer. The vote was 50-49. “I am deeply honored by the trust and confidence President…
Aug 8, 2026
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How Grassley got Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination back on track
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general was on thin ice when Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reached out with a plea. “Don’t overcomplicate this. Get it done,” Grassley said in a late July phone call to Blanche, encouraging him to compromise with two holdouts on his committee who wanted […]
Aug 8, 2026
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general before August break
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as President Donald Trump’s attorney general in the early morning hours Saturday, one of its final votes before leaving for the August recess. The 50-49 vote fell largely along party lines, with two Republicans, Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME), joining Democrats in opposing Blanche’s nomination. The outcome […]
Aug 8, 2026
Senate Confirms Todd Blanche As Attorney General In Razor Thin, Late-Night Vote
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was narrowly confirmed by the Senate on Saturday to officially serve in the role, clearing a vote that divided the Republican Party. The Senate voted 50 to 49, with two Republicans — Sen. Susan Collins (ME) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (AK) — siding with Democrats to oppose to Blanche’s nomination. ...
Aug 8, 2026