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Senate Confirms Controversial Attorney General

Updated 2026-08-11 15:25 UTC 1 source Negative

The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, despite criticism from Republican senators for his lack of qualifications and past controversies. The confirmation sparked debates over executive privilege and the role of private advisors.

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The Hill
A new Justice Department memo argues the president can assert executive privilege not just over communications with his White House staff but also with “private advisors” outside of government, an interpretation that would broaden the number of individuals President Trump could try to shield from co
2026-08-11 14:38 UTC
The Hill
Republican Sens. Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, and Bill Cassidy faced criticism for confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general despite his lack of qualifications and previous betrayals by Donald Trump.
2026-08-11 15:00 UTC
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