Blanche Confirmed as Trump’s AG | Omaha News

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, just became Attorney General in a razor-thin 50-49 Senate vote — a major win for the president and a seismic shift for the Justice Department. Blanche, already acting AG, now has full authority to aggressively pursue Trump’s agenda — but not without concessions: he agreed to scrap a $1.8 billion fund for victims of systemic injustice and drop plans shielding Trump from IRS audits. The deal sealed with Senator Bill Cassidy’s crucial “yes,” while two GOP senators and all Democrats voted no, citing concerns over Blanche’s loyalty. With his history as a vocal Trump defender, this confirmation sets the stage for a high-stakes, politically charged tenure at the helm of the nation’s top law enforcement agency. 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/f77c6553b0573583