Todd Blanche sworn in as Attorney General after narrow Senate vote

Todd Blanche took the oath of office as Attorney General following a Senate vote of 50‑49. The ceremony in the Oval Office featured two of Donald Trump’s personal attorneys, an aspect noted as unusual. Critics have warned that the Justice Department’s credibility with judges has been eroded under his leadership. Two Republican senators cited the $1.776 billion anti‑weaponization fund as a point of concern during the confirmation. Senator Bill Cassidy said his vote was influenced by information from Senator John Cornyn and counsel from former Attorney General Bill Barr.