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Senator Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche, Paving Way for AG Confirmation

Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as US Attorney General, effectively rescuing his confirmation after other Republicans had voiced concerns. This decision clears Blanche's path to confirmation despite earlier opposition from Senator Murkowski.

7 Aug, 10:31 — 7 Aug, 18:56
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APVery High8h ago

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - apnews.com

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general  apnews.com

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bloombergHigh1h ago

Cassidy Decides to Support Blanche for Attorney General

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said he will support Todd Blanche to be the next attorney general. This likely paves the way for his confirmation. Blanche is the former personal attorney of President Donald Trump. Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove reports from the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)

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NYTMostly Factual6h ago

Murkowski Will Oppose Blanche as Attorney General, Putting His Confirmation at Risk

The Alaska senator is the second Republican to announce plans to vote against Todd Blanche. He likely cannot afford any other G.O.P. defections and still win approval.

By Michael Gold and Carl Hulse

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wapoMostly Factual8h ago

Todd Blanche’s AG nomination loses another critical GOP vote

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she will not support President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.

By Jeremy Roebuck

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The GuardianMostly Factual8h ago

Murkowski won’t vote for Trump’s nomination of Blanche as attorney general

Alaska Republican is concerned that proposed fund to compensate January 6 rioters will proceed even though Blanche confirmed it was dead US politics live – latest updates Lisa Murkowski, Alaska’s moderate Republican senator, announced early on Friday that she will not vote for Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche as US attorney general, leaving his elevation from “acting” to official confirmation in the post even narrower. Murkowski issued a statement expressing her concerns that the T...

By Guardian staff and agency

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NPRHigh5h ago

Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support

A key Republican senator, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said he would back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, smoothing the path for his ultimate confirmation by the Senate.

By Barbara Sprunt

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Fox NewsMixed8h ago

GOP senator deals crushing blow to Trump's AG nominee after Alaska lobbying blitz

Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation lost its last cushion as Lisa Murkowski cited the Epstein files and the $2 billion anti-weaponization fund.

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CNNMostly Factual9h ago

Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation - CNN

Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation  CNN

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cnbcMostly Factual4h ago

Cassidy supports Todd Blanche, rescuing Trump's embattled attorney general pick

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche needs at least 50 votes on the Senate floor to be confirmed after clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

Todd Blanche’s US AG confirmation could be in jeopardy. So where is support for Blanche fracturing?

One Republican senator says she does not have confidence that Todd Blanche will ‘check the worst impulses of this administration’

By Owen Scott

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forbes5h ago

Blanche's Confirmation Now Hinges On A Senator Scorned By Trump--After He Loses Another Vote

Murkowski said she couldn’t trust Blanche to “check the worst impulses of this administration.”

By Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff

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YahooMostly Factual8h ago

GOP senator deals crushing blow to Trump's AG nominee after Alaska lobbying blitz

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2h ago

Trump's ex-lawyer all set for confirmation as US attorney general

The appointment of Todd Blanche as US attorney general sparked criticism from Democrats, with Senator Dick Durbin saying, "the attorney general is supposed to be the people's lawyer. Mr Blanche continues to operate as the president's personal lawyer."

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zerohedgeLow4h ago

Hours After Murkowski Predictably Sides With Dems, Cassidy Unblocks Blanche AG Nomination

Hours After Murkowski Predictably Sides With Dems, Cassidy Unblocks Blanche AG Nomination Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Friday he will support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, clearing the decisive path for confirmation after two other Republican senators opposed the pick. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 15, 2026.  Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who had remained undecided ami...

By Tyler Durden

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CNN7 Aug, 10:31First to report

Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation - CNN

AP7 Aug, 11:14

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - apnews.com

wapo7 Aug, 11:20

Todd Blanche’s AG nomination loses another critical GOP vote

The Guardian7 Aug, 12:00

Murkowski won’t vote for Trump’s nomination of Blanche as attorney general

Fox News7 Aug, 12:01

GOP senator deals crushing blow to Trump's AG nominee after Alaska lobbying blitz

Yahoo7 Aug, 12:01

GOP senator deals crushing blow to Trump's AG nominee after Alaska lobbying blitz

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NYT7 Aug, 13:23

Murkowski Will Oppose Blanche as Attorney General, Putting His Confirmation at Risk

NPR7 Aug, 14:12

Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support

morgunbladid7 Aug, 14:37

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forbes7 Aug, 14:39

Blanche's Confirmation Now Hinges On A Senator Scorned By Trump--After He Loses Another Vote

cnbc7 Aug, 15:27

Cassidy supports Todd Blanche, rescuing Trump's embattled attorney general pick

zerohedge7 Aug, 15:30

Hours After Murkowski Predictably Sides With Dems, Cassidy Unblocks Blanche AG Nomination

The Independent7 Aug, 15:35

Todd Blanche’s US AG confirmation could be in jeopardy. So where is support for Blanche fracturing?

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channel-news-asia7 Aug, 17:45

Trump's ex-lawyer all set for confirmation as US attorney general

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bloomberg7 Aug, 18:56Latest update

Cassidy Decides to Support Blanche for Attorney General