# Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general by narrow Senate vote

2026-08-08T16:41:22+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote on Tuesday. Two Republicans, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, joined all Democrats in opposing him. Blanche was already serving as acting attorney general. Senators from both parties raised concerns about his handling of the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. They also questioned a May 19 Justice Department directive that created a $1.776 billion fund and provided Donald Trump, his family, and his businesses immunity from IRS audits. Blanche told the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15 that the fund was 'dead', but Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demanded written confirmation before the vote. Financial disclosures show Blanche's net worth at an estimated $3 million, including a law firm valued between $1 million and $5 million.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/todd-blanche-family-and-net-worth-know-about-trump-new-attorney-general-wife-kids-and-wealth-101786197956685.html>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/todd-blanche-family-and-net-worth-who-is-trumps-new-attorney-general-article-155387275>

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