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

Why it matters locally: The confirmation of a new U.S. Attorney General means a new leader for the Department of Justice, which oversees federal law enforcement activities that impact Alaska.

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.