Blanche Confirmed as AG Amid Trump Ties | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, is now officially confirmed as Attorney General after a razor-thin 50-49 Senate vote — with a few Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. Already acting in the role, Blanche had to make major concessions to win approval, including scrapping a $1.8 billion fund for January 6 allies and dropping plans to shield Trump from IRS audits. His confirmation ignited debate: some senators feared his loyalty to Trump would undermine justice, while others believed his background made him uniquely suited to handle the administration’s demands. Now that…