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Blanche confirmed as attorney general after Trump drops controversial fund proposal
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Justin Boggs , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The confirmation vote was close, with 50 senators voting in favor and 49 opposed.
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as attorney general by the US Senate. The confirmation vote was close, with 50 senators voting in favor and 49 opposed. The outcome of the vote was uncertain until Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Blanche.
Some senators had expressed concerns over a proposed fund, which led to delays in the nomination process. Further details about the confirmation and the events leading up to it are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF. The Senate vote marked the end of a monthslong stalemate following Blanche's nomination by President Donald Trump.
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Category: local Published: August 8, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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