Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general in 50-49 vote
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general early Aug. 8, ending his service as acting attorney general after a narrow and contentious confirmation fight.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a nomination hearing for Todd Blanche on August 5, 2026, beginning a formal step toward further consideration of his bid to lead the Justice Department.
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Senate Judiciary Committee holds Aug. 5 nomination hearing as August break approaches
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a nomination hearing Aug. 5, 2026, in Washington as the Senate faced pressure over its planned August break.
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Senate panel advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination amid disputes over Trump administration fund
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination on Aug. 4, sending it toward a possible full-Senate vote as lawmakers approached the August recess.
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Trump Fund Threat Puts Todd Blanche Confirmation at Risk
Trump’s threat to revive a $1.776 billion fund has reopened the fight over Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general before an August 4 vote.
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Senate Judiciary Vote on Todd Blanche Faces IRS Settlement Dispute
The Senate Judiciary Committee set an August 4 vote on Todd Blanche after Sens. Cornyn and Tillis sought written assurances about a disputed IRS settlement.
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Senate Judiciary sets Todd Blanche AG hearing for July 15–16
The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on July 15 and 16, while disputing DOJ oversight responses.