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Senators from both parties had expressed concerns about Blanche’s role in President Donald Trump’s controversial IRS settlement deal and his prior work as the president’s personal lawyer.
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The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, capping one of the most contentious cabinet fights of Trump's second term
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, Trump's former defense lawyer, as attorney general.
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general, cementing the ex-Trump attorney’s command of Justice Department.
Todd Blanche was confirmed as attorney general, overcoming concerns about his willingness to rein in President Trump.
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty and bipartisan concerns over Trump’s IRS settlement agreement
The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, cementing a trusted Trump ally atop the Justice Department
The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown, in a bipartisan bid to avoid a messy funding fight before the midterms.
The Senate passes a short-term funding bill to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections, sending it to the House
