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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 generalHeinrich said Blanche had put loyalty to President Trump ahead of the public and the Constitution.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 GeneralHeinrich opposed Blanche’s confirmation, arguing that Blanche had put loyalty to Trump ahead of the Constitution and justice.CRED 65BAL 40 MIXED

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