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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty
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· August 8, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the confirmation and Blanche's new role are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
The US Senate has confirmed a new attorney general. Todd Blanche was confirmed in a vote that mostly followed party lines. He was formerly President Donald Trump's personal attorney.
The vote was held after a late-night session, with the results coming in early Saturday. Only two Republican senators voted against Blanche, along with all Democrats. Further details about the confirmation and Blanche's new role are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
The source reports that Blanche expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Department of Justice.
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Category: government Published: August 8, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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