Trump's former lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general
Todd Blanche, President Trump's former lawyer, was narrowly confirmed by the US Senate as attorney general, according to reports. Coverage described him as a Trump loyalist now leading the Justice Department; the reports set out the confirmation without detailing his immediate agenda or the objections raised during the contested vote.
Why it matters
Installing a close ally atop US law enforcement raises questions about the Justice Department's independence and priorities.
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Part of the August 9, 2026 brief.