On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, the US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as the new attorney general in a 50-49 vote. Blanche, a known loyalist to former President Donald Trump and his one-time personal lawyer, will now lead the nation’s law enforcement apparatus.

The confirmation was a major win for Trump, coming amid controversy over a $1.8 billion slush fund linked to Blanche. The deciding vote was cast by Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. Two other Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, voted against Blanche’s nomination. Every Democrat in the Senate rejected the nomination.

This confirmation underscores the Republican-led Senate's support for Blanche despite strong opposition from Democrats.

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