POLITICSAug 8 · 08:33 UTCPOLITICO CONGRESSBy Riley Rogerson and Jordain Carney

Senate confirms Blanche as attorney general

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general with a narrow vote of 50-49, following weeks of opposition regarding potential conflicts of interest and concerns over an Anti-Weaponization Fund established through Trump’s settlement with the IRS. Sen. Bill Cassidy's support was key to securing the confirmation, which occurred despite Murkowski announcing her intention to oppose the nomination.

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