Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general by Senate vote

PBS · August 8, 2026Original source ↗

What happened

The Senate voted 50-49 to confirm Todd Blanche as the attorney general. He is the second person to hold this position since the start of Trump's current term in office.

Why it matters

This confirmation may impact future legal actions and priorities of the Department of Justice.

How this story affects people

How does this story affect you if you rent your home?

Changes in legal priorities at the Department of Justice could affect housing regulations and tenant protections, potentially impacting renters' rights.

How does this story affect you if you are a small business owner?

The new attorney general's approach to enforcement of business regulations and legal actions could influence the operating environment for small businesses.

How does this story affect you if you are a parent?

Legal decisions made by the Department of Justice under the new attorney general could affect issues related to education, child welfare, and family law.

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