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How outlets cover Luján · Aug 8, 2026

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General

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Lead article · KOB.com · CENTERNew Mexico senators react to Todd Blanche confirmation as attorney general
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · KOB.COM

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote. New Mexico senators Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich opposed the nomination and criticized Blanche’s record and handling of information related to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.

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KOB.comAUG 8 · 8:22 PM ET
New Mexico senators react to Todd Blanche confirmation as attorney generalLuján opposed Blanche’s confirmation and said the public deserves transparency and accountability.CRED 82BAL 45 MIXED
New Mexico Political ReportAUG 8 · 7:36 PM ET
Here's why both of New Mexico's senators voted against Todd Blanche for Trump's Atty GeneralLuján opposed Blanche’s confirmation, saying his record raised concerns about independence and accountability.CRED 65BAL 40 MIXED

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