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Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
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· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Blanche's confirmation and new role are available from national news sources, including KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
A new attorney general has been sworn in after a contentious confirmation process. Todd Blanche, formerly a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump, took the oath of office at the White House. The ceremony was administered by another former Trump attorney, now a federal appeals court judge.
Blanche's confirmation was approved by the Senate by a narrow margin. He has been leading the Justice Department in an acting capacity since April, following the firing of Pam Bondi. Blanche is a former federal prosecutor in New York.
Further details about Blanche's confirmation and new role are available from national news sources, including KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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