Senators from both parties had expressed concerns about Blanche’s role in President Donald Trump’s controversial IRS settlement deal and his prior work as the president’s personal lawyer.

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal defense attorney, as U.S. attorney general early Saturday morning.

US Senate Republicans on Saturday narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be President Donald Trump's attorney general, capping one of the most contentious cabinet fights of Trump's second term after...

Senate Republicans voted to confirm Todd Blanche as the new full attorney general, overcoming stiff headwinds President Trump created for his own nominee and installing a new top cop at the Justice De

Todd Blanche confirmed as Trump's attorney general, facing bipartisan concerns over loyalty and independence within the Justice Department.

The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after a razor-thin vote. His elevation puts a close Trump ally atop the Justice Department despite deep concerns over its independence.

The Senate Judiciary Committee will try a do-over on voting to advance Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee to be attorney general, with a committee vote scheduled for Tuesday.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is not qualified to be the attorney general of the United States.