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Coverage dated August 8, 2026

Senate confirms Blanche as AG, passes bill to avoid shutdown before August recess

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Senate lawmakers worked through early morning Saturday to pass key legislation while delaying others ahead of their weeks-long break.

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  1. WFLA

    Senate embarks on recess after funding government and confirming Blanche, punting other priorities (opens WFLA)

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    The Senate adjourned for a five-week recess early Saturday morning after passing a bill to fund the federal government until Dec. 11 and confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general. Senate Republicans also agreed to set aside — for the moment — President Trump’s demand to approve another budget reso…

  2. Anchorage Daily News

    Senators head into August recess after approving stopgap funding to prevent government shutdown (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Senators wrapped an all-night session Saturday having confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general but failing to address President Trump’s demand for a strict proof-of-citizenship voting law.

  3. WMUR

    Senate confirms Blanche as AG, passes bill to avoid shutdown before August recess (opens WMUR)

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    Senate lawmakers worked through early morning Saturday to pass key legislation while delaying others ahead of their weeks-long break.

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