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The Senate narrowly confirmed President Trump's former defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, as the U.S. Attorney General. Republicans Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined Democrats in voting against Blanche's nomination to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official.
The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.
Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing him. Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote.
US Senate confirms Todd Blanche in narrow vote despite concerns over independence of office.
The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be Attorney General by a vote of 50-49 early this morning.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
After weeks of uncertainty, Todd Blanche was confirmed as U.S. attorney general early Saturday in a mostly party-line vote.
