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 law enforcement operations and legal policy that directly affect North Carolina, including federal prosecutions and civil rights enforcement within 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.