Attorney General Confirmation
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The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former lawyer, as the new Attorney General by a 50-49 vote. The appointment faced opposition due to concerns about his independence and past controversies.
Trump's former lawyer confirmed as US Attorney General amid concerns
- Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new U.S. Attorney General. - The Senate confirmed his appointment by a narrow 50-49 vote, with two Republican senators joining Democrats in voting against him. - Democrats raised concerns about potential politicization of the Justice Department under Blanche's leadership.
Blanche ‘honored’ after Senate confirms him as US attorney general in narrow vote – US politics live
- The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, a former defense lawyer for Donald Trump, as the new attorney general in a 50-49 vote. - The confirmation faced opposition from all Democrats and two…
US Senate confirms Trump former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, as attorney general with a narrow 50-49 vote. - The confirmation occurred despite Democratic opposition, who raised concerns…
Senate confirms Trump's controversial nominee as U.S. Attorney General
- The U.S. Senate confirmed a controversial nominee for Attorney General, despite significant opposition. - Critics raised concerns about the nominee's past role in managing a fund and a tax immunity …
Trump's Former Lawyer Confirmed as Attorney General After Tight Vote
- Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, was narrowly confirmed as Attorney General by the U.S. Senate. - The vote was 50-49, with two Republican senators voting against him. - Democrat…
Blanche on Track for Narrow Senate Confirmation as Attorney General Amid Legislative Gridlock
- The U.S. Senate is on track to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general after passing significant sanctions against Russia. - However, numerous other high-priority legislative items remain stalled d…
