In a whirlwind conclusion to their summer session, US Senators have wrapped up a packed agenda, confirming a new leader for the Justice Department and approving a temporary funding bill. Todd Blanche, a veteran of President Trump's inner circle, has been tapped to lead the DOJ, despite controversy surrounding his past role as the President's personal attorney. Blanche's confirmation, which passed by a narrow margin of 50-49, marks a significant development in the country's ongoing efforts to stabilize its justice system. As the Senate heads into its August recess, the appointment of Blanche as the permanent head of the DOJ is set to have far-reaching implications for the nation's law enforcement and justice apparatus.
Senators wrapped up a busy final stretch of work early Saturday, confirming Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department (DOJ) and passing a stopgap funding bill before adjourning for the August recess. Blanche, President Trump’s former personal attorney, has served as acting attorney general since April and was confirmed in a narrow 50-49 vote. Sens....
