Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General

Why it matters locally: While the appointment of a new U.S. Attorney General typically has national implications, Rhode Island residents will see this change reflected in the leadership of federal law enforcement agencies operating within the state, such as the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island.

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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.