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Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.
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The early-morning 50-49 vote grants President Donald Trump's former criminal defense lawyer a full stint as the head of the Justice Department, which has been rocked by vacancies and controversies.
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Todd Blanche, who has served as acting attorney general since April, eked out Senate approval, despite growing unease about his willingness to rein in President Trump.
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