Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General in 50-49 Vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Todd Blanche as Attorney General on Saturday, with a 50‑49 vote. Blanche, who had been serving as the acting head of the Department of Justice since the dismissal of Pam Bondi, will now formally assume the role of the nation’s top law‑enforcement officer.

Blanche’s confirmation follows a highly contested cabinet battle that dominated the second Trump presidency. Bondi, a longtime Trump ally, was removed from the post in a surprise move that prompted a swift appointment of Blanche, who had previously advised the president on legal matters. The Senate vote, split along party lines, reflected the deep divisions over the direction of the Justice Department and the administration’s approach to law enforcement.

With the confirmation complete, Blanche will oversee federal prosecutions, regulatory enforcement, and the administration’s legal policy. His appointment marks the end of a protracted dispute over the department’s leadership and signals a new chapter in the Trump administration’s legal agenda.