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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General

Original title: CONFIRMATION

March 5, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This appointment places a new official in the second-highest leadership position at the Department of Justice, which oversees federal law enforcement and legal operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Todd Blanche

He has been confirmed to serve as the Deputy Attorney General.

Department of Justice

The agency will have a new official in the Deputy Attorney General role.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 5, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate officially confirmed Todd Blanche of Florida to serve as the within the Department of Justice on March 5, 2025.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche to the position of Deputy Attorney General.
  • The confirmation took place on March 5, 2025.
  • Todd Blanche is a resident of Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Deputy Attorney General?
The is the second-highest ranking official in the Department of Justice and assists the Attorney General in managing the department's operations.
When was Todd Blanche confirmed?
He was confirmed by the Senate on March 5, 2025.

Why It Matters

This appointment places a new official in the second-highest leadership position at the Department of Justice, which oversees federal law enforcement and legal operations.

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Lobbying Activity

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2026

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CC LAW & POLICY

on behalf of COALITION TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLANS (INFORMAL COALITION)

JOHANNA D CHACON

on behalf of JEWEL OSCO

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MADELEINE R HILL

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DANIELLE CASSEL

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CARLOS ITURREGUI

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policy shift100% confidence

Leadership Change at DOJ

The confirmation marks a change in the second-highest leadership position at the Department of Justice.

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of JusticeThe federal department where the nominee will serve.Map →
personTodd BlancheNominee confirmed for the position of Deputy Attorney General.Map →
organizationSenateThe legislative body that confirmed the nomination.Map →

Sources

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