BREAKING: Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general

This video reports on a busy, late-night session in the *U.S. Senate* as they concluded business before the August recess. Here is a summary of the key events: * **Confirmation of Attorney General:** The Senate narrowly confirmed *Todd Blanche* as the 88th *U.S. Attorney General* in a 50-49 vote (0:46-0:56). The confirmation process faced several delays and opposition from Democrats regarding concerns over how he might lead the *Department of Justice* (0:22-0:37). * **Interim Spending Bill:** Lawmakers passed a bipartisan interim spending bill (90-6) to keep the government funded through December 11th, significantly reducing the immediate risk of a government...