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Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's former defense lawyer, as attorney general

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Washington — The Senate early on Saturday confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, installing President Trump's former defense lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official. The vote was 50-49, with two Republicans (Collins, Murkowski) joining all Democrats in opposition. McConnell was absent. "I'm deeply honored by the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in me to lead the Department of Justice," Blanche said. White House press secretary Leavitt called it "a huge win for President Trump and our country."