Todd Blanche AG Confirmation
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Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, faces intense Senate grilling, with confirmation uncertain. Concerns arise from former Justice Department employees and Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who demands Blanche meet with Jeffrey Epstein survivors. Democrats are rigorously questioning Blanche and Jay Clayton in separate hearings.
Trump's ex-lawyer confirmed as US Attorney General
- Todd Blanche, former lawyer for U.S. President Donald Trump, has been narrowly confirmed as the new United States Attorney General in a 50-49 vote. - His confirmation faced opposition due to his handling of the Epstein case files and a controversial "anti-weaponization" fund proposal. - Skeptics remain concerned about the potential misuse of the fund, despite Blanche's assurances and walk-back o…
US Senate Confirms Trump Loyalist Todd Blanche as Attorney General
- The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as the nation's attorney general in a 50-49 vote. - Senator Bill Cassidy provided the deciding vote, while Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins opposed th…
Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US Attorney General amid narrow vote
- The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, as the new Attorney General. - The confirmation followed a contentious debate over Blanche's independence and lo…
US Senate confirms Trump lawyer Todd Blanche as new Attorney General
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer for Donald Trump, as the new Attorney General by a narrow vote. - Two Republican senators opposed the nomination, citing concerns about…
Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote
- The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a 50-49 vote. - Blanche, Trump's former personal attorney, faces scrutiny over his loyalty and a controversial IRS settlement. - Con…
US Senate confirms Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche as Attorney General
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, former lawyer for Donald Trump, as the new Attorney General by a narrow 50-49 vote. - Two Republican senators joined Democrats in opposing Blanche's nominatio…
