NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 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 on Saturday. Blanche, formerly a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump, will now lead the Department of Justice.
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The serves as the head of the Department of Justice and the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government, overseeing federal prosecutions and legal policy.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General.
- The confirmation vote took place early Saturday morning.
- Todd Blanche previously served as a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump.
- The Attorney General position oversees the Department of Justice.
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“The 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“The federal agency now led by Todd Blanche”personDick Durbin“Democratic Senator from Illinois”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”