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Senate narrowly approves Todd Blanche as AG, capping tough confirmation fight
Washington Post Politics·August 8, 2026·1 min read
The Senate narrowly approved Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 early-morning vote, granting President Donald Trump's former criminal defense lawyer a full stint as head of the Justice Department. The department has been rocked by vacancies and controversies. The vote capped a tough confirmation fight for the nominee.
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