The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, installing Donald Trump's former defense lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official. Blanche was confirmed by a vote of 50-49 early on Saturday morning, with only two Republican senators voting against him, joining all the chamber's Democrats in opposing the nomination.
US Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General in 50-49 Vote
UKPulse News DeskThe US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, with a vote of 50-49. He has been serving as the acting attorney general since April.
- Todd Blanche has been confirmed as the US attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote.
- He has been serving as the acting attorney general since April.
- Blanche faced criticism for the department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Why this matters: The confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general raises concerns about the potential for politicization of the justice department.
What this means for you: This confirmation may impact the independence of the justice department and its ability to investigate political adversaries.