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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General
September 5, 2026
Why it matters locally: The confirmation of Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General will impact federal law enforcement priorities and legal proceedings that have jurisdiction over Oregon, including potential shifts in national policy on issues ranging from environmental regulations to civil rights enforcement.
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.
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