US Senate confirms Trump’s ex-lawyer as attorney general
Most outlets reported that the US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, as attorney general, noting that Senate Republicans overcame Democratic concerns about politicization of the Justice Department. Several emphasized the narrowness of the confirmation vote, describing it as a contentious moment in Trump’s second term. A few outlets included additional context, such as Trump’s public praise of Blanche and his expected role as Trump’s legal representative. The framing of the vote as “narrow” or “contentious” was common, though the specific emphasis varied slightly across excerpts.
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Trump’s ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as attorney general - the nation’s top law enforcement official.
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US Senate confirms Trump’s ex-lawyer as attorney general
WASHINGTON: The US Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general on Saturday after Republican lawmakers shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicisation of the Department of Justice. Blanche, who has already been serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity, represented Trump as his private attorney in several crimin...
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Trump's former lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed by Senate as US attorney general: Here's why
Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed by Senate as US attorney general: Here’s whyThe US Senate has narrowly confirmed Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a tight 50-49 vote. The vote followed an official agreement between Senate Republicans...
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US Senate confirms Trump's ex-lawyer as attorney general
Former US President Trump walks alongside his attorney Todd Blanche in New York, New York, US, 30 May 2024.— ReutersTrump calls Blanche “star” after his appointment as acting AG.AG to operate as Trump's personal lawyer, says Senator Durbin.Blanche serving as acting AG...
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Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
WASHINGTON: US Senate Republicans on Saturday narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general, capping one of the most contentious cabinet fights of Trump’s second term after bipartisan concerns over Blanche’s independence nearly derailed the nomination. Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing h...
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Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
US Senate Republicans on Saturday narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general, capping one of the most contentious cabinet fights of Trump’s second term after bipartisan concerns over Blanche’s independence nearly derailed the nomination. Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing him. Senato...
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US Senate confirms Trump's ex-lawyer as attorney general
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department.
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US Senate confirms Trump’s ex lawyer as attorney general
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department. Blanche, who has already been serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity, represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal trials be...
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