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US Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as New Attorney General
Blanche's confirmation ends months of political tension between the Trump administration and some Republican senators.
What changed
- Appointment approved by minimal majority in U.S. Senate (50-49)
- Confirmation vote concluded a lengthy standoff
Why it matters
- Why it happened
Long-standing political tensions between Trump administration and some Republican senators
- Positions
All Democrats opposed the nomination, while Republicans were divided
- Politics
Ends months of political tension
What we know
- Todd Blanche confirmed as US Attorney General
- Blanche previously served as acting attorney general since April
How we got here
- The Story was first published.
Sources and what they add
- KommersantThe US Senate has approved the appointment of Todd Blanche to the post of Attorney General and head of the US Department of Justice, AFP reports. Mr. Blanche’s candidacy was approved by a minimal majority: 50 senators voted in his support, 49 were against.Open ↗
- BBCRepublican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.Open ↗
- Al JazeeraUS Senate confirms Todd Blanche in narrow vote despite concerns over independence of office.Open ↗
- FAZLiveticker zur US-Politik unter Donald Trump / Trump soll republikanischen Senator angeschrien haben / Jetzt lesen im Liveticker der FAZOpen ↗
- Al JazeeraBy a close vote of 50 to 49, the US Senate gave Todd Blanche a full mandate to lead the troubled Department of Justice, amid Republican and Democratic reservations about his loyalty to President Trump and a tax settlement that threatens the independence of the institution.Open ↗