Trump's Former Lawyer Confirmed as Attorney General on Narrow Party-Line Vote

Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal defense attorney, was sworn in as attorney general on August 10, 2026. The Senate confirmed him 50-49 overnight, with all Democrats and two Republicans — Collins and Murkowski — opposed. Democrats questioned whether the Justice Department can stay independent under someone with personal ties to Trump. Blanche had served as acting AG since April.