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Blanche Confirmed as Acting AG | Birmingham News
Todd Blanche, former Trump lawyer and now acting attorney general, narrowly won confirmation 50-49 with key GOP senators like Katie Britt backing him. Blanche stepped in after Pam Bondi’s departure and has already pushed Trump’s agenda, including investigating perceived enemies and helping set up a $1.8 billion fund to shield Trump and family from tax audits. During hearings, Britt grilled him on mail-order abortion pills—Blanche vowed to crack down—and praised his handling of the Epstein case, highlighting his victim-centered approach. With his appointment, Blanche’s past ties to Trump and…
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