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August 8, 2026

Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General Amid GOP Concerns

  • Todd Blanche was confirmed as U.S. Attorney General by a narrow 50-49 vote, with Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins opposing due to concerns about his independence from Trump.
  • His confirmation ended a standoff between Senate Republicans and the Trump administration, with Senator Bill Cassidy casting the deciding vote.
  • Blanche faced scrutiny over his handling of a controversial $1.8 billion settlement related to Trump's IRS lawsuit and pledged to abandon a proposed 'anti-weaponisation' fund after backlash from Republican senators.

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