Washington, United States, Aug 7, 2026 (AFP) - Trump's ex-lawyer all set for confirmation as US attorney general

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2026-08-07

President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was set for confirmation Friday as US attorney general after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department. Blanche -- who has already been serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity -- represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal trials before entering government. But with Republicans holding......

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