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Abdul El-Sayed would be in stronger shape as the Democratic Senate nominee with different primary process

Salon · Aug 10

After several weeks of contention, Senate confirms Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General, but only by one vote

“There is no telling what the future holds.”

We Got This Covered · Aug 8

Blanche confirmed overnight 50-49

Trump’s former lawyer was confirmed attorney general 50-49 as senators raced to leave Washington for August recess

Salon · Aug 8

US Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

The US Senate approved a short-term funding measure to avoid a government shutdown. This action occurred nearly two months before the fiscal year deadline. Democrats secured language to prevent Border Patrol funding transfers. A one-month delay was enacted for a ban on intoxicating hemp products. New regulations on federal grants…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as attorney general

The Senate on Saturday approved acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice after a high-drama confirmation process.  The 50-49 vote to confirm Blanche fell mostly along party lines, with two Republicans breaking ranks to oppose him. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of…

Roll Call · Aug 8

GOP senator says he’ll support Todd Blanche’s confirmation after Republican opposition

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The Independent UK · Aug 7

Todd Blanche’s US AG confirmation could be in jeopardy. So where is support for Blanche fracturing?

One Republican senator says she does not have confidence that Todd Blanche will ‘check the worst impulses of this administration’

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Todd Blanche’s confirmation in doubt again amid more GOP opposition

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski has announced her opposition to Todd Blanche ’s nomination as Attorney General , citing concerns over the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, a tax audit immunity deal for Trump, and a proposed $1.8 billion fund. Murkowski's decision, following Sen. Susan Collins's opposition, significantly narrows…

The Independent UK · Aug 7

A lame duck Republican just saved Trump’s AG pick Todd Blanche after other conservatives voiced concern

ANALYSIS: Bill Cassidy had a chance for a John McCain moment, Eric Garcia writes. Instead he just backed President Donald Trump’s pick

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Cassidy will vote for Blanche as AG, all but ensuring confirmation

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Friday he intended to vote to confirm Todd Blanche to be attorney general, ending a weekslong back-and-forth with the White House to win over GOP holdouts. All eyes were on Cassidy’s Friday morning floor speech after his fellow Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine…

Roll Call · Aug 7