Senate narrowly approves Blanche as AG
Todd Blanche's appointment as U.S. Attorney General was narrowly passed by a vote of 50 to 49, in a divisive vote within the Senate controlled by Republicans. Blanche's appointment follows his temporary tenure in the position, and it is expected that his confirmation will provide him with greater space to implement Trump's administration's agenda more broadly, especially on issues important to the President. The confirmation process sparked significant controversy, as Blanche pledged to pursue a controversial legal settlement related to a lawsuit against the IRS, including concessions such as relinquishing a $1.8 billion fund proposed by Trump for his allies, and commitments to limit protections for Trump and his family from tax audits.
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