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Breaking News | Todd Blanche Nomination Moving to the Senate

Aug 4, 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will continue his bid to try and be confirmed by the Senate to become the next Attorney General

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Blanche nomination heads to full Senate, where he can only lose 2 GOP votes

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general to the Senate, which could hold a vote to confirm him as early as this week.
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Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote.
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Trump’s AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department survived a crucial hurdle on Tuesday after reaching an agreement with key holdouts, but whether he reaches the finish line remains an open question.
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