Senate confirms Blanche

The Senate has officially confirmed Todd Blanche as the U.S. Attorney General in Washington. The confirmation process concluded with a narrow margin, as Blanche was confirmed by a single vote. Following the decision, the then-acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared at a news conference held at the Justice Department in Washington to address the confirmation. The result marks the finalization of his appointment to the leadership role within the federal Justice Department.