Blanche was confirmed by the Republican controlled Senate 50-49.
Supreme Court narrowed trans rights, advocates saw victories in other decisions
Advocacy groups sued White House
ACLU state legal director would be first out gay man to serve in role
'I’m committed to governing with the queer community at the table’
House Judiciary Committee will hold hearing on group on Wednesday
Clinic specializing in detransition care will be established
Markey joins other lawmakers in demanding reversal of policies
Two men are acting attorney general, DHS secretary
Donald Trump announced firing on Thursday
