PoliticsU.S. Senate approves Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche as new attorney general

The U.S. Senate has approved Todd Blanche, nominated by President Trump, as the country’s new attorney general. His appointment is now formally settled. Blanche previously served as Trump’s lawyer. U.S. media have raised questions about the independence of the justice system in connection with the appointment.

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