Senate Confirms DOJ’s First National Director of Fraud Accountability The U.S. Senate confirmed Marcus Thorne on Tuesday to a newly created position within the Department of Justice, establishing the first National Director of Fraud Accountability. The confirmation formalizes a national effort to coordinate fraud investigations across federal and state jurisdictions. The vote was 68-32, reflecting bipartisan support for the post, according to officials. President Donald Trump, who was sworn in for his second term in January 2025, nominated Thorne earlier this year. The position was created in response to findings that identified gaps in how different agencies coordinate on complex financial…

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