The Senate voted 50-49 to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, capping one of the most contentious cabinet fights of Trump's second term after bipartisan c

Crime News • 2026-08-08 16:15 UTC • By Billy Odell Tucker-Robinson

The Senate voted 50-49 to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, capping one of the most contentious cabinet fights of Trump's second term after bipartisan concerns over Blanche's independence ‌nearly derailed the nomination [▻](https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/20…

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