While #ToddBlanche has already been leading the department in an acting capacity, his confirmation could free him to pursue the #Trump admin’s agenda even more aggressively. …The vote followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns — from some #Republicans as well as #Democrats — about installing Trump’s close ally atop a #DOJ that historically prided itself on its #independence from the White House.#law #LegalEthics #corruption #PrerogativeState #MafiaState