A new attorney general has been sworn in after a difficult confirmation process. Todd Blanche, formerly a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump, took the oath of office at the White House. The ceremony was administered by Emil Bove, a federal appeals court judge and another former Trump attorney.

Blanche's confirmation was approved by the Senate by a narrow margin. He has been leading the Justice Department in an acting capacity and is now officially in command. Upon arriving at the Justice Department headquarters, he was greeted by cheering employees.

Further details about the new attorney general and his confirmation process are available from the Associated Press, as reported by the Odessa American.