Cassidy Clinches Blanche Confirmation
Bill Cassidy became the 50th vote for Todd Blanche, clearing his path to attorney general.
August 7, 2026 · Updated Aug 7, 9:06pm ET
The New York TimesBill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation
CBS NewsLisa Murkowski says she'll vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, imperiling his chances
Washington TimesRepublican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general
Raw StoryTodd Blanche's confirmation hinges on Trump nemesis
Roll CallCassidy will vote for Blanche as AG, all but ensuring confirmation
Breitbart NewsBill Cassidy to Vote Yes on Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Putting Him on Path to Confirmation
Daily BeastMAGA Melts Down at Republican After Huge Trump Snub
Associated PressBlanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation
The Daily WireSecond GOP Senator Comes Out Against Blanche Confirmation
AlterNet'All eyes on' Trump foe as senator throws major wrench in White House plan
BBC NewsCassidy says he will vote to confirm Blanche, likely saving his nomination
TownhallBlanche's Confirmation Just Got the One Yes It Needed
Los Angeles TimesTight vote on Blanche exposes deep skepticism of Trump's Justice Department
CNBCCassidy supports Todd Blanche, rescuing Trump's embattled attorney general pick
Western JournalTodd Blanche's Attorney General Confirmation Hanging in the Balance After 2nd Republican Announces Opposition
MEDIAiteJohn Fredricks Reveals Truth of Susan Collins' Blanche Vote
NBC NewsSen. Bill Cassidy, a critical Republican holdout, backs Todd Blanche for attorney general
Deseret NewsTrump’s pick for attorney general can finally move forward after winning over GOP holdouts
New RepublicOutgoing GOP Senator Still Gives Trump What He Wants With Todd Blanche
Wall Street JournalKey Republican Clears Way for Blanche’s Confirmation
FOX NewsTrump's pick for top law enforcement official gets crucial last-minute lifeline for confirmation
TIME MagazineCassidy to Support Trump-Backed Blanche for Attorney General
Straight Arrow NewsLisa Murkowski's 'no' vote leaves Bill Cassidy holding Todd Blanche's fate
Just the NewsCassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, likely saving nomination
The New YorkerThe Senate’s Shameful Acquiescence to Todd Blanche as Attorney General
NPRBlanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support
New York PostSen. Bill Cassidy says he’ll vote for Todd Blanche, likely securing AG confirmation
The GuardianTrump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche appears to clear last hurdle for confirmation
The Washington SunCassidy Says He Will Back Blanche, Paving Way for Confirmation
Daily CallerGOP Holdout Who Holds Trump’s AG Nominee’s Fate In His Hands Makes Major Announcement
New York MagazineBlanche Appears Set for Confirmation As Cassidy Caves Again
Epoch TimesSen. Cassidy Says He'll Support Blanche for AG, Clearing Path for Confirmation
HuffPostGOP Lawmaker Mulling Over Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Raises ‘Lawfare’ Concerns
The FederalistMurkowski Tries (But Fails) To Sink Blanche Confirmation
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What happened
Sen. Bill Cassidy
Bill CassidyAmerican physician and politician (born 1957) said Friday he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche
Todd BlancheAmerican attorney (born 1974) as attorney general, giving President Donald Trump’s nominee the 50th Republican vote he needs, assuming no further defections. Cassidy was the last GOP holdout after Sens. Susan Collins
Susan CollinsUnited States Senator from Maine since 1997 and Lisa Murkowski
Lisa MurkowskiUnited States Senator from Alaska since 2002 said they would oppose Blanche, while Sen. Mitch McConnell remained absent after hospitalization. Blanche is Trump’s former personal lawyer and currently acting attorney general. Cassidy said Blanche was “not perfect” but argued another acting attorney general might run the Justice Department worse.
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