Blanche Nears Confirmation Amid GOP Divide | Baton Rouge News

Todd Blanche is poised to become the permanent Attorney General, thanks to a key vote from Senator Bill Cassidy, who endorsed him despite his past ties to Trump. With Murkowski and Collins initially opposing — and Collins ultimately voting no — Blanche’s confirmation hinges on Republican swing votes. His former role as Trump’s personal lawyer fuels skepticism, but Cassidy argues he’s the better choice under a potential Trump administration. With no Democratic support expected, this narrow, high-stakes vote underscores how individual senators can shape the future of the Justice Department — and how fragile political consensus can be in Washington. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a56c0dc75766b91