Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General; Iran-Oman Strait Deal Remains Unresolved

Why it matters locally: The confirmation of a new U.S. Attorney General could influence federal legal priorities that affect California, while ongoing developments concerning the Strait of Hormuz could subtly impact global oil prices and thus fuel costs in the state.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as the nation's new attorney general. This confirmation followed a process that culminated in his approval for the position. In separate international developments, a proposed deal between Iran and Oman to control the Strait of Hormuz has encountered delays. Both nations have engaged in discussions regarding the strategic waterway, but have not reached a final agreement.