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Blanche Confirmed as AG Amid Political Firestorm | US News
Todd Blanche is now officially Attorney General after a razor-thin Senate vote, 50-49, with just a few Republicans joining Democrats in rejecting his confirmation. Once Trump’s personal lawyer, Blanche’s appointment signals a major shift toward the administration’s agenda — including aggressive investigations into political rivals. To win approval, he had to publicly abandon a controversial $1 billion fund for justice system victims and a tax audit shield for Trump and his family. Senator Bill Cassidy tipped the scale, reportedly believing Blanche’s loyalty to Trump might make him more…
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