Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General

Why it matters locally: As the head of the Justice Department, the new U.S. Attorney General will oversee federal legal matters that affect Massachusetts, including civil rights enforcement, federal crime prosecution, and national security investigations relevant to the state.

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.