Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking the reins at the Justice Department

TL;DR

Todd Blanche was sworn in as Attorney General at the White House.
His confirmation vote in the Senate was narrowly passed (50-49).
Blanche previously served as acting attorney general and deputy attorney general.
He was a member of Donald Trump's legal defense team.
Concerns over a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund were addressed when Blanche rescinded a directive establishing it.
Senator Bill Cassidy's support was crucial for the confirmation.
Blanche's career includes work as a prosecutor and in private law firms in New York.

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