Senate Confirmation

This page collects the 86 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Senate Confirmation”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Attorney General, Federal Appointments, and Justice Department.

1. Tue, Aug 111 item
   1. Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General in 50-49 voteThe U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General following a 50-49 vote. The confirmation follows reports regarding potential federal restrictions on reproductive health access and tHillsborough County
2. Sat, Aug 82 items
   1. Senate confirms Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney GeneralThe 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 JusMiami-Dade County2 reports
   2. Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney GeneralHillsborough County2 reports
3. Wed, Aug 51 item
   1. U.S. Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC DirectorThe U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a 51-44 vote. She assumes leadership of the agency following a year-long vacSan Diego County
4. Tue, Aug 41 item
   1. Senate committee advances Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney GeneralActing Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination moved to a full Senate floor vote on Tuesday after he secured support from previously undecided Republican committee members. This action clears a sigMiami-Dade County2 reports
5. Mon, Aug 33 items
   1. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to secure Senate confirmationActing Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally rescinded the $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and clarified that tax audit immunity for the President and his family applies only retroactivelyMiami-Dade County2 reports
   2. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund'Hillsborough County
   3. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche terminates $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund'Miami-Dade County

1. 01Donald Trumpperson16 mentions
2. 02Todd Blancheperson13 mentions
3. 03Pam Bondiperson10 mentions
4. 04Thom Tillisperson9 mentions
5. 05John Cornynperson9 mentions
6. 06Dick Durbinperson6 mentions
7. 07Todd Blancheperson4 mentions
8. 08James Comeyperson4 mentions
9. 09Susan Collinsperson4 mentions
10. 10Bill Cassidyperson4 mentions