Trump pick Todd Blanche clears major hurdle in bid to become US attorney general
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said on Friday he would back Todd Blanche for attorney general, clearing a path for Donald Trump’s nominee after weeks of scrutiny over the Justice Department’s independence from the White House. Cassidy emerged as the probable deciding vote after Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said she would oppose Blanche for the top US law enforcement job, leaving…
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- Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general apnews.com
- Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general after divisive hearing abc.net.au
- Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation cbsnews.com
- US Senate confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as new AG dw.com
- Todd Blanche secures his final, much-needed ‘yes’ vote thehill.com
- Murkowski will oppose Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation npr.org
- US Senate Confirms Trump Loyalist Todd Blanche as New AG en.tempo.co
