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Blanche Confirmed Amid Sharp Division | Global News
- Published
- August 8, 2026
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- 1:48
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- Last updated
- Aug 9, 2026
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Todd Blanche is now officially U.S. Attorney General after a razor-thin 50-49 Senate vote, with Senator Bill Cassidy delivering the decisive “yes” — despite past tensions with Trump and concerns over Blanche’s loyalty. All Democrats voted no, while two Republicans joined them, citing fears Blanche might revive a controversial fund meant to compensate alle…
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Todd Blanche is now officially U.S. Attorney General after a razor-thin 50-49 Senate vote, with Senator Bill Cassidy delivering the decisive “yes” — despite past tensions with Trump and concerns over Blanche’s loyalty. All Democrats voted no, while two Republicans joined them, citing fears Blanche might revive a controversial fund meant to compensate alleged victims of government persecution — a proposal he ultimately backed down from under pressure. Critics like Senator Murkowski questioned his
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