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Todd Blanche Overcomes Key Congressional Hurdle to Become U.S. Attorney General
On August 4, 2026, Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, cleared the primary hurdle to Senate confirmation after Republican senators pledged their backing, according to El País. Their support came following an agreement to eliminate a multi-million-dollar compensation fund that had been intended for Trump allies and associates. Blanche's path to confirmation has faced significant scrutiny, but this congressional vote represents a critical milestone in the confirmation process.