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Senate Republicans just gave the adminsitration carte blanche to weaponize the Department of Justice
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Dr. Warren J. Blumenfeld , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Department of Justice is part of the Executive branch and is intended to serve the people of the country.
The Senate has confirmed a new Attorney General, Todd Blanche, by a vote of 50 to 49. This confirmation has raised concerns about the direction of the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice is part of the Executive branch and is intended to serve the people of the country.
However, some worry that it may be used to serve the interests of the president and his family instead. Further details about the implications of this confirmation are available from local sources, including LGBTQ Nation.
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Category: rights Published: August 12, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Senate has confirmed a new Attorney General, Todd Blanche, by a vote of 50 to 49. This confirmation has raised concerns about the direction of the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice…
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