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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 8, 2026Miami-Dade

Senate confirms Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General

The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General in an overnight vote held on Saturday. Blanche, formerly a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump, will now lead the Department of Justice.

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Why It Matters

The oversees the Department of Justice, which manages federal law enforcement, litigation, and legal policy for the United States.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General.
  • The confirmation vote took place early Saturday.
  • Todd Blanche previously served as a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump.

Who's Mentioned

personPam Bondi“Former Attorney General fired by Trump”personSusan Collins“Republican Senator from Maine who voted against confirmation”personBill Cassidy“Republican Senator from Louisiana who provided the decisive vote for confirmatio”organizationU.S. Senate“Legislative body that confirmed the appointment”personTodd Blanche“Confirmed Attorney General”personJoseph diGenova“Special prosecutor appointed by Blanche”personLisa Murkowski“Republican Senator from Alaska who voted against confirmation”personJames Comey“Former FBI Director currently under indictment”organizationDepartment of Justice“Federal agency now led by Todd Blanche”personDick Durbin“Democratic Senator from Illinois”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”