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Former Trump Lawyer Confirmed as US Attorney General

Updated 2026-08-08 10:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, as the new US attorney general. The confirmation came after a contentious vote amid concerns over his independence.

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Al Jazeera
US Senate confirms Todd Blanche in narrow vote despite concerns over independence of office.
2026-08-08 10:36 UTC
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