Todd Blanche sworn in as US Attorney General
Todd Blanche was sworn in as the US Attorney General following a narrow 50-49 confirmation vote in the Senate. Blanche previously served as Donald Trump's personal lawyer and as acting attorney general.
Where they agreeTodd Blanche has been sworn in as the US Attorney General after a Senate confirmation vote.
Where they differEuropean reports focus on his background as Trump's personal lawyer, while U.S. reporting details the political controversy and the departure of department staff during his tenure.
Key playersTodd Blanche (Attorney General) · Donald Trump (US President) · Karoline Leavitt (Press Secretary) · Pam Bondi (Former official)
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Monday, August 10Latest
- The new US Attorney General, Todd Blanche, has been sworn inLe nouveau secrétaire américain à la Justice, Todd Blanche, a prêté serment
- New US Attorney General takes the oath before Trumpوزير العدل الأميركي الجديد يؤدي اليمين أمام ترامب
- Todd Blanche sworn in as US attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
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Saturday, August 8
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a 50-49 vote. The confirmation followed a contentious process involving concerns over his past role as Donald Trump's defense lawyer and his independence.
French and Dutch coverage highlights the narrow margin and political controversy, while Brazilian and Australian reports focus on the implications for the Justice Department's independence.
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- Epstein affair and 'slush fund': Trump's former lawyer lands the post of US Attorney General by 50 votes to 49Affaire Epstein et « caisse noire » : l’ex-avocat de Trump décroche le poste de ministre de la Justice américaine par 50 voix contre 49
- After tense weeks, US Senate votes for Todd Blanche as Attorney GeneralNa spannende weken stemt Senaat in VS voor Todd Blanche als justitieminister
- US Senate confirms former Trump lawyer as Attorney General by a narrow majorityСенат США минимальным большинством утвердил бывшего адвоката Трампа на пост генпрокурора
- US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney GeneralUS-Senat bestätigt Todd Blanche als Justizminister
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