Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General

Why it matters locally: The confirmation of the new U.S. Attorney General will influence federal law enforcement priorities and legal matters that directly affect Maryland, including those handled by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland.

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The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as the new U.S. Attorney General. Senators approved Blanche's nomination in a narrow vote. Blanche previously worked as a personal attorney for former President Donald Trump. His confirmation places him at the head of the Justice Department.