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Posted by: Kate Prince on Apr 22, 2021

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Lisa Monaco as deputy attorney general, the No. 2 position at the Justice Department, Reuters reports. Monaco, who was approved by a 98-2 vote, will oversee a vast portfolio encompassing criminal and national security investigations, as well as all U.S. Attorney's Offices across 94 districts. The deputy attorney general position is also instrumental in developing criminal justice policies, from sentencing to clemency. Prior to her confirmation, Monaco worked at the law firm of O’Melveny & Myers. Before that, she served a variety of roles in the Justice Department and White House.