Obama's Supreme Court pick, denied a hearing by Republicans, confirmed as Biden's Attorney-General

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The US Senate has voted overwhelmingly to confirm Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden's nominee for Attorney-General.

The former federal prosecutor also inherits sensitive ongoing investigations including one involving the new Democratic president's son."I'm voting to confirm Judge Garland because of his long reputation as a straight-shooter and legal expert," Senator McConnell said before the vote.His confirmation represented some measure of vindication for Mr Garland.

By doing so, the Republicans, led by then-Majority Leader McConnell, enabled a Republican president, Mr Trump, in 2017 to fill a Supreme Court vacancy with a conservative justice.Hundreds have been arrested in connection with the US Capitol riots including members of right-wing extremist groups. Mr Garland has called the attack "heinous" and promised to make the investigation among his top priorities.

During his confirmation hearing, Mr Garland pledged to restore confidence in the department and protect it from political meddling.

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