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Blanche Takes Helm Amid Tight Vote | Charleston News
Todd Blanche is officially sworn in as Attorney General after a razor-thin 50-49 vote — two Republicans broke ranks, all Democrats voted no. Stepping into one of the nation’s most powerful roles, Blanche will lead federal law enforcement and prosecutors, pledging to prioritize public safety, enforce laws, and rebuild trust in the Justice Department. A former prosecutor and defense attorney, he’s already acting AG and was handpicked by the President, who called him a “talented and respected legal mind.” His first major address to DOJ staff this Thursday could reveal his strategy for tackling…
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