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Blanche’s Confirmation Restores Justice, Not Politics

A narrow Senate victory places a proven law‑and‑order ally at the DOJ, signaling a decisive shift toward accountability and national sovereignty.

Right News EditorialPublished August 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM

The confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General is a watershed moment for American law and order, placing a proven law‑and‑order ally at the helm of the Department of Justice.

Blanche’s record as President Trump’s personal lawyer and his involvement in the anti‑weaponisation fund demonstrate a willingness to confront corruption and restore accountability to a department long accused of politicisation.

The recent Russian missile strike near Kyiv, which killed three people—including a child—highlights the escalating threat posed by a nation that continues to test the limits of international law.

The surge of 78,000 migrants into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta and the subsequent suspension of Schengen by Italy expose the fragility of open‑border policies and the necessity of sovereign control over national borders.

Tehran’s continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and missile attacks on commercial vessels illustrate a state‑sponsored strategy of piracy that threatens global trade and demands a firm response.

With Blanche at the DOJ, the United States can strengthen domestic law enforcement while projecting resolve abroad, protecting liberty, sovereignty, and the rule of law.

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This is an original Right News editorial for edition August 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM. It argues a conservative point of view grounded in the curated stories on that edition's front page.