LIVE UPDATES: SENATE DEPARTS FOR AUGUST RECESS; BLANCHE CONFIRMED AS AG
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| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| The Hill News | LIVE UPDATES: SENATE DEPARTS FOR AUGUST RECESS; BLANCHE CONFIRMED AS AG | 1 hr ago |
| Home - CBSNews.com | SENATE CONFIRMS TODD BLANCHE, TRUMP'S EX-DEFENSE LAWYER, AS ATTORNEY GENERAL | 1 hr ago |
| France 24 - International breaki | SENATE CONFIRMS TODD BLANCHE, TRUMP'S FORMER LAWYER, AS ATTORNEY GENERAL | 1 hr ago |
| International homepage | US SENATE NARROWLY CONFIRMS TODD BLANCHE AS US ATTORNEY-GENERAL | 4 hrs ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General in a narrow 50-49 vote, according to The Hill News. This confirmation occurred early Saturday, just before the Senate departed for its August recess. Blanche, who has served as acting attorney general since April, is President Trump's former personal attorney.
The confirmation vote was close, with Blanche being a Trump loyalist, as described by US news | The Guardian. The Senate also passed a stopgap funding bill before adjourning, as reported by The Hill News. Other sources, including CBSNews.com and France 24, also confirmed Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General.
The confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General is significant, as it gives President Trump a key ally in the Justice Department. However, the limited information available does not provide further context on the potential implications of this confirmation.
- Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General in a 50-49 vote
- Blanche is President Trump's former personal attorney
- Senate passed a stopgap funding bill before departing for August recess
RELATED DAMMNEWS COVERAGE
- SENATE CONFIRMS TODD BLANCHE, TRUMP'S EX-DEFENSE LAWYER, AS ATTORNEY GENERAL
Home - CBSNews.com • 1 hr ago • US - SENATE CONFIRMS TODD BLANCHE, TRUMP'S FORMER LAWYER, AS ATTORNEY GENERAL
France 24 - International breaki • 1 hr ago • GLOBAL - TRUMP LOYALIST TODD BLANCHE CONFIRMED BY SENATE AS US ATTORNEY GENERAL
US news | The Guardian • 1 hr ago • US