Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Justice has been confirmed by the Senate.
On this vote, the yeas are 50, the nays are 49. The nomination is confirmed.
All Democrats voted against the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general,
along with Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski.
Louisiana Republican Bill Cassidy provided crucial support for Blanche
on Friday after raising concerns about his nomination.
Blanche previously served as President Trump's personal attorney and the Justice Department's second-ranking official.
The Senate has also voted to approve a short-term spending bill to keep the government funded past the end of September.
The measure would maintain current funding levels through December 11. The bill now goes to the House,
which is expected to consider it after the August recess.
The U.S. Postal Service continues to face major financial challenges.
NPR's Hansi Lowong reports the self-funded mailing agency is reporting
a net loss for the third quarter in a row this fiscal year.
Tens of millions of people rely on the U.S.
Postal Service to deliver mail and packages at least six days a week to just about every address in the country.
And in turn, USPS relies on selling stamps and service fees, not tax dollars.
But with people sending a lot less mail compared to decades ago, plus inflation and fuel costs,
USPS ended its third quarter of the fiscal year with a net loss of $2.5 billion.
David Steiner is a postmaster general.