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

BBC News Saturday 08 August 2026, 13:23 UTC 1 min read

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

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