NewzIn the early hours of Saturday morning, the U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General. The confirmation proceeded despite unanimous opposition from all Senate Democrats, who were outvoted by the Republican majority in the chamber.
Democratic lawmakers characterized Blanche as an enabler of what they described as the corruption surrounding Donald Trump. This opposition was primarily driven by concerns regarding Blanche’s professional record during his tenure as deputy over the past year.
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