<span style="color: rgb(201, 1, 16);">LATEST</span>: Todd Blanche Confirmed As Attorney General After Testy Confirmation Process

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

Blanche Is Confirmed as Attorney General After Overcoming G.O.P. Concerns

Todd Blanche, who has served as acting attorney general since April, eked out Senate approval, despite growing unease about his willingness to rein in President Trump.