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Blanche approved by Judiciary Committee, Trump's AG nominee heads to full Senate vote
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Todd Blanche was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 16, 2025, and will advance to a full Senate floor vote. Blanche, Trump's nominee for Attorney General, requires 50 votes for confirmation in the full Senate. The Judiciary Committee vote count was not specified in available reporting.
