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The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general with a narrow 50-49 vote, following a contentious nomination process. Blanche, previously President Trump’s defence lawyer, faced opposition from key senators regarding his association with the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund and tax immunity provisions related to Trump.

Almost all the UK front pages are dominated by the announcement of the latest US tariffs. The US media started reporting yesterday that a blanket 20% tariff on all non-American goods is set to be introduced. 

Much of the UK media is speculating on how the tariffs will impact the UK economy and the prime minister’s attempts to secure a last-minute deal. 

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