The Senate confirmed Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions Wednesday to be attorney general in the Trump administration. WASHINGTON—The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Sen. Jeff Sessions to be attorney general in the Trump administration despite fierce Democratic opposition to the Alabama Republican over his record on civil rights and immigration. Bentley has named six finalists for the Senate appointment, including state Attorney General Luther Strange and GOP Rep. Robert Aderholt. Strange is considered a leading candidate for the job since Bentley interviewed potential replacements for state attorney general, according to people close to the process. This week has featured overnight, round-the-clock Senate sessions as GOP leaders are grinding through a thicket of controversial picks.

Source: thestar February 09, 2017 03:53 UTC