Republicans clear Todd Blanche for top US Justice Department role

North America Politics Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:45:50 GMT Moderate confidence — 74/100

Blanche clears committee vote after Republicans unify in support, Democrats warn of loyalty to Trump.
United States President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, has cleared a major hurdle in his effort to be confirmed as the country’s top law enforcement official.
On Tuesday, Blanche was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee in a 12-10 vote along party lines, the last major step before his confirmation is put to a full vote in the Senate in the coming days.

Blanche clears committee vote after Republicans unify in support, Democrats warn of loyalty to Trump.
United States President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, has cleared a major hurdle in his effort to be confirmed as the country’s top law enforcement official.
On Tuesday, Blanche was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee in a 12-10 vote along party lines, the last major step before his confirmation is put to a full vote in the Senate in the coming days.

Sources: Al Jazeera