Sen. Cassidy throws Blanche a lifeline for attorney general nomination

Source: www.axios.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:23:28 GMT

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced Friday that he will vote for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, boosting his prospects for confirmation before the Senate leaves for its August recess.Why it matters: Cassidy's vote keeps Blanche's nomination alive despite previous opposition from Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine)Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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