The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general on Saturday. Democrats and watchdogs say the vote raises fresh questions about Justice Department

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.

Blanche's appointment to attorney general exposed deep concerns, including from Republicans, that the hiring of a personal Trump ally will threaten the historic independence of the Justice Department ...