Blanche on track to become attorney general after Cassidy endorsement
4 sources·Updated August 7, 2026
Blanche attorney general bid
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- CNBC Top News·9h agoCassidy 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.
Read at CNBC Top News → - NBC News Top·15h agoSen. Bill Cassidy, a critical Republican holdout, backs Todd Blanche for attorney general
Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine said they would oppose Blanche. But Cassidy’s support means he will likely be confirmed.
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