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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Passes Stopgap Funding Before August Recess
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a 50–49 vote and passed a short-term spending bill before adjourning for August recess, according to The Hill.
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