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Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
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Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

August 8, 2026·Source: CNBC·0 views

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Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing him. Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote.

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