by WAKA Action 8 NewsWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early this morning. In the end, Blanche was confirmed by the narrowest of margins, opposed by two Republicans — Sens. His appeals were enough to win over Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, the decisive vote who threw his support behind Blanche yesterday morning. Blanche was elevated to the top Justice Department post in an acting capacity after Trump fired Pam Bondi in April. Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Judiciary Committee chairman, gave a full-throated endorsement of Blanche ahead of voting, saying he’s led the Justice Department with distinction.