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Live updates: Senate departs for August recess; Blanche confirmed as AG
The Hill·August 8, 2026·1 min read
Senators wrapped up a busy final stretch of work early Saturday, confirming Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department and passing a stopgap funding bill before adjourning for the August recess. Blanche, President Trump's former personal attorney, has served as acting attorney general since April and was confirmed in a narrow 50-49 vote.
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