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Senate Confirms Trump Attorney General Pick Jeff Sessions

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The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination for attorney general, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, by a vote of 52 to 47. The confirmation follows a series of divisive hearings during which Democrats attacked Mr Sessions’ record on civil rights. Democrat Elizabeth Warren was silenced after recalling historic allegations of racism against Mr Sessions. … Read more

Senate Confirms Trump Attorney General Pick Jeff Sessions

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The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination for attorney general, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, by a vote of 52 to 47. The confirmation follows a series of divisive hearings during which Democrats attacked Mr Sessions’ record on civil rights. Democrat Elizabeth Warren was sanctioned after she was accused of impugning Mr Sessions’ reputation. … Read more