Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General Despite GOP Reservations
August 8, 2026·about 1 hour ago·via The New York Times

Todd Blanche has been confirmed as Attorney General after navigating concerns from within his own party during the confirmation process. The fact that GOP senators had reservations worth noting suggests serious vetting occurred - this wasn't a rubber-stamp confirmation. Blanche's path to confirmation demonstrates the Senate doing its constitutional duty to scrutinize executive nominees, even when they're from the president's own party. Read more about this...