Senate Republicans voted to confirm Todd Blanche as the new full attorney general, overcoming stiff headwinds President Trump created for his own nominee and installing a new top cop at the Justice De

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday (Aug 8) after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over the politicisation of the Ju

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday (Aug 8) after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over the politicisation of the Ju

The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after a razor-thin vote. His elevation puts a close Trump ally atop the Justice Department despite deep concerns over its independence.

Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with two Republican senators opposing him. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche, a former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, as the country’s next Attorney General, despite strong

Todd Blanche is the second confirmed attorney general since Donald Trump returned to the White House last year.

Democrats opposed Todd Blanche from the beginning, accusing Trump of turning the Department of Justice into a political weapon.

The US Senate on Saturday voted 50-49 to confirm President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as the country's attorney general. Blanche was serving as the top US law enforcement officer…

The appointment of Todd Blanche as US attorney general sparked criticism from Democrats, with Senator Dick Durbin saying, "the attorney general is supposed to be the people's lawyer. Mr Blanche continues to operate as the president's personal lawyer."

Todd Blanche, Trump's pick to lead the DOJ, survived a razor-thin Senate vote early Saturday morning after Sen. Bill Cassidy emerged as a last-minute ally on Friday.

The Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general of the United States.

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he'll vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, likely paving the way for him to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department.

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has announced he will support Todd Blanche's nomination for US attorney general, despite criticising some of his previous actions.Speaking on the Senate floor,...

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general after Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced they would not support him.

Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine said they would oppose Blanche. But Cassidy’s support means he will likely be confirmed.

Chuck Grassley's behind-the-scenes role proved decisive in securing Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general despite full Democrat opposition.