Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general

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Todd Blanche, a Trump loyalist and former personal lawyer, was confirmed by the US Senate as Attorney General despite opposition from Democrats and bipartisan dissent. This marks a major political win for former President Donald Trump.

Major win for president as former personal lawyer wins approval despite outcry over $1.8bn slush fund The US senate voted to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general in a major win for Donald Trump, who will now have his one-time personal attorney sitting atop the nation’s law enforcement apparatus. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana cast the deciding vote in Blanche’s favor after two other Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – voted against him. Every Democrat rejected Blanche’s nomination. Continue reading...