Live updates: Senate departs for August recess; Blanche confirmed as AG

Senators wrapped up a busy final stretch of work early Saturday, confirming Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department (DOJ) and passing a stopgap funding bill before adjourning for the August recess. Blanche, President Trump’s former personal attorney has served as acting attorney general since April, was confirmed in a narrow 50-49 vote. Sens. Susan...