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Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General in 50-49 Senate Vote

Rogers BillAug 9, 2026August 9, 20260

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general early Saturday, handing President Donald Trump a narrow but consequential victory by elevating his former

What Does a U.S. Attorney General Do? Key Roles and Powers, Explained

Rogers BillApr 5, 2026April 5, 20260

The U.S. attorney general is the country’s top law‑enforcement officer and the head of the Department of Justice (DOJ), responsible for enforcing federal law, representing