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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 8, 2026Hillsborough

Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General

The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General in a 50-49 vote early Saturday morning. Blanche secured the position after making specific commitments regarding his approach to leading the Department of Justice.

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Why It Matters

The leads the Department of Justice and oversees federal law enforcement, litigation, and legal policy for the entire country.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General.
  • The final vote count was 50-49.
  • The confirmation vote took place early Saturday morning.
  • The nominee secured the position after making promises regarding his future tenure as the country's top law enforcement officer.

Who's Mentioned

personDonald Trump“President of the United States”organizationJustice Connection“DOJ alumni group”personLisa Murkowski“U.S. Senator from Alaska”personAdam Schiff“U.S. Senator from California”personBill Cassidy“U.S. Senator from Louisiana”personJohn Cornyn“U.S. Senator from Texas”personMazie Hirono“U.S. Senator from Hawaii”personTodd Blanche“Confirmed as the 88th Attorney General”organizationU.S. Senate“The body that voted to confirm the nominee”personMitch McConnell“U.S. Senator from Kentucky”personSusan Collins“U.S. Senator from Maine”personThom Tillis“U.S. Senator from North Carolina”