Todd Blanche, former defense attorney for Donald Trump, was officially confirmed as the US attorney general on 8 August, becoming the nation's top law enforcement officer.
The US Senate voted 50-49 in favor of his confirmation
Aug 08, 2026
06:06 pm
What's the storyTodd Blanche, a prominent member of New York's legal community who defended Donald Trump in criminal cases, has been confirmed as the US Attorney General.
The Senate voted 50-49 in favor of his confirmation. Two Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, joined Democrats in opposing the nomination.
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