WASHINGTON, United States — The US Senate early Saturday confirmed Todd Blanche as the country’s 88th attorney general, ending weeks of uncertainty over his nomination. Blanche, a former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, secured confirmation in a 50-49 vote after a late-night Senate session that continued past 4 a.m.
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Todd Blanche Rescinds Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund Ahead of Senate Confirmation Vote
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally rescinded President Donald Trump’s proposed “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” removing a major obstacle that had threatened to derail his nomination to become the country’s next attorney general.
Trump Threatens to Revive Settlement Fund as Attorney General Nomination Faces Senate Uncertainty
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that he could move ahead with an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current position if two Republican senators continue to oppose Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. The development has added fresh uncertainty to a Senate confirmation process that had been expected to move forward next week.
Trump Administration Uses Never-Before-Used Alien Terrorist Removal Court in Deportation Case
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