Published August 7, 2026 at 6:59 AM ET · Updated August 8, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Blanche overcomes GOP defections to win confirmation as attorney general
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The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general despite defections from Republican senators. The vote was 50-49.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 9 independent outlets, including 6 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from CBS News.
