{
  "id": 269464,
  "title": "Cassidy will support Blanche, sealing confirmation to head Justice Department",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/cassidy-will-support-blanche-sealing-confirmation-to-head-justice",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T14:55:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hill",
    "slug": "the-hill",
    "url": "https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6016630-bill-cassidy-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced Friday morning he will support Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general, all but ensuring the controversial nominee will have the votes he needs to be confirmed. “All considered, I will vote for Mr. Blanche,” Cassidy announced, and then added with a tone of resignation: “I will be...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Watch: Sen. Bill Cassidy 'will vote for Mr. Blanche,' clearing path to approval",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/watch-sen-bill-cassidy-will-vote-for-mr-blanche-clearing-path-to",
        "published": "2026-08-07T14:27:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Watch: Bill Cassidy gets emotional while announcing he will support Todd Blanche for AG",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/watch-bill-cassidy-gets-emotional-while-announcing-he-will-support",
        "published": "2026-08-07T15:18:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}