The Brief The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as the next U.S. attorney general early Saturday morning. Blanche, who was President Donald Trump’s personal attorney before joining the Justice Department, was confirmed in a 50-49 vote. Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, has been confirmed as the next U.S. attorney general. Blanche, who’s been serving as acting attorney general since taking over from Pam Bondi in April, was confirmed in a narrow 50-49 Senate vote. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a news conference at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice building on August 05, 2026 in Washington, DC.