Todd Blanche has been confirmed as attorney general. He is 52 years old and previously worked to keep Donald Trump out of jail. Blanche's confirmation occurred with a close vote of 50 to 49.
Some Republican senators, including Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against his nomination, joining the Democrats. Further details about Blanche's new role and its implications are available from the source, including his involvement in reshaping the Justice Department under Trump's leadership.
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