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Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump’s attorney general in overnight vote
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Jayme Berezdivin , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 in favor of the confirmation.
The Senate has confirmed a new attorney general in a close vote. Todd Blanche, formerly President Donald Trump's personal attorney, will lead the Justice Department. The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 in favor of the confirmation.
Blanche has been acting in this capacity and his confirmation may allow him to pursue the administration's agenda more aggressively. He has expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by President Trump. Further details on the confirmation and its implications are available from the source.
The vote took place early Saturday morning, marking a significant development in the Trump administration's efforts to shape the Justice Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 8, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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