US Senate confirms Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as Attorney General

The US Senate voted on Saturday to confirm Todd Blanche as the United States Attorney General. Blanche previously served as Donald Trump's personal lawyer, representing him in a number of legal cases.

The Attorney General is one of the most significant positions in the US government, leading the Department of Justice and overseeing federal law enforcement and legal affairs.

Blanche's appointment reflects a pattern in Trump's picks for key posts, favoring individuals with whom he has direct professional or personal ties. Following the Senate confirmation, Blanche can now formally assume his new role.