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

Why it matters locally: The confirmation of a new U.S. Attorney General will have a broad impact across all states, including Virginia, as the Attorney General sets the national legal agenda and oversees federal law enforcement operations.

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.