Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general

The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.

Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as attorney general

The Senate on Saturday approved acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice after a high-drama confirmation process.  The 50-49 vote to confirm Blanche fell mostly along party lines, with two Republicans breaking ranks to oppose him. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska cited concerns ranging from […]

Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General

Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Trump’s attorney general in 50-49 vote

Two Republicans, Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), voted with all Democrats against his confirmation. 

Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. AG

President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ), Todd Blanche, has been confirmed by the Senate as the new U.S. attorney general despite uncertainty among Republicans about his ability to be impartial after previously serving as Trump’s personal defense lawyer.