The vote followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns — from some Republicans as well as Democrats — about installing Donald Trump's close ally atop a Justice Department that historically prided itself on its independence from the White House.

Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, is set for confirmation as US Attorney General despite Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department.

A number of Republicans resisted Todd Blanche’s confirmation as Attorney General, but enough ultimately accepted the notion that Donald Trump could do even worse.

US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General early Saturday morning. This confirmation followed a contentious confirmation fight in the Republican-led Senate. Blanche, a…