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Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
NPR News Saturday 08 August 2026, 08:46 UTC By NPR Staff 1 min read
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The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday morning, elevating President Trump's former personal lawyer to head the Justice Department.(Image credit: Eric Lee)

The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday morning, elevating President Trump's former personal lawyer to head the Justice Department.

(Image credit: Eric Lee)

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