Blanche Confirmed Amid Political Firestorm | Los Angeles News

Todd Blanche is now the U.S. attorney general after a razor-thin 50-49 Senate vote — a confirmation that hinged on just one Republican flip from Bill Cassidy. Once Trump’s personal lawyer, Blanche has drawn fire for swiftly targeting political opponents, including indicting James Comey. Critics worry he hasn’t distanced himself from Trump-era tactics, especially over a controversial “anti-weaponization” fund meant to compensate allies allegedly unfairly prosecuted — a proposal two GOP senators initially blocked but later backed after DOJ promised not to move forward with it. Democrats remain skeptical, demanding permanent legislative bans, while Blanche, already acting AG since Pam Bondi’s ouster, continues pushing his agenda. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da0df36b78387624 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews