US Senate Confirms Trump's Ex-Lawyer, Todd Blanche As Attorney-General After Heated Debate

The United States Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former defense attorney, as the country’s Attorney General in a narrow 50-49 vote, concluding weeks of intense political debate over the leadership and independence of the Department of Justice. The vote, which took place early Saturday morning, saw near-total party-line alignment. Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined all Senate Democrats in opposing the nomination, while Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana cast the decisive vote in favor of Blanche.

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