# Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general in tight Senate vote

2026-08-08T10:23:43+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote early Saturday, making him the second confirmed head of the Justice Department under President Donald Trump. Two Republicans, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, joined Democrats in opposition. Blanche had been acting in the role since April after Trump fired Pam Bondi. His confirmation was nearly derailed by a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponisation' fund and tax audit immunity for Trump, which Blanche promised in writing to abandon.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/blanche-confirmed-as-attorney-general-on-tight-senate-vote-101786178804983.html>
- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/todd-blanche-narrowly-confirmed-as-trumps-attorney-general-in-overnight-vote/articleshow/133049388.cms>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/todd-blanche-narrowly-confirmed-as-trumps-attorney-general-in-overnight-vote/article71321160.ece>

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