Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General Amid Partisanship Concerns The Senate's confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general is a stark reminder that President Trump's influence on American institutions endures long after he left office.
The 50 49 vote, with two Republicans defecting from the party line, raises questions about the state of the GOP and the nation's top law enforcement agency.
Blanche's nomination has been contentious from the start, with many Democrats and some Republicans objecting to his role in shaping the Justice Department's agenda under Trump. A $1.