After weeks of intense negotiations with several hesitant Republicans, the U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General on Saturday by a vote of 50 to 49. Republican Senators Susan Collins from Maine and Lisa Murkowski from Alaska joined Democrats in casting opposition votes. Since Pam Bondi was removed in April, Blanche has served as acting Attorney General. His past role as a private lawyer for Trump may raise conflicts of interest, and his involvement in establishing an $18 billion "de-politicization fund" during Trump's recent settlement with the Internal Revenue Service has also created hurdles in gaining support from key Republican senators. Ultimately, Blanche reached a deal with crucial lawmakers.
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