Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General by 50-49 Senate Vote
Published on Β· Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowSenate Republicans confirmed Todd Blanche as the U.S. Attorney General in a 50-49 vote, overcoming bipartisan concerns about his independence. Blanche, who has been acting attorney general since April 2026, faced scrutiny over his role in handling Jeffrey Epstein-related documents and Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The confirmation wraps up a contentious cabinet fight in Trump's second term, with Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voting against him. Blanche's commitment to narrow a controversial tax-immunity agreement may influence how he governs, which is significant as it affects legal oversight of Trump's business interests.
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