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MAGA Men Branded 'Cucked' Trump Worshippers After Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General

Senator Bill Cassidy's support for Todd Blanche as attorney general has drawn criticism, highlighting tensions within the Republican Party and questioning Cassidy's independence from Trump.

International Business Times UK

Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general strikes worries over US Justice independence

After risking his career defending Donald Trump in a criminal trial, Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general, raising fears over the US Justice Department's independence.

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Chuck Schumer Blasts Senate GOP After Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General, Warns of ‘Pervasive Corruption’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized Senate Republicans after they confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, as U.S. attorney general.

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Why abortion advocates are alarmed by Todd Blanche as attorney general

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The Independent UK

Todd Blanche as Trump’s new attorney general is a ‘red alert’ for abortion rights, groups warn

Blanche alarmed advocates by telling faith leaders ‘victory will be permanent’ in fight to restrict abortion access

The Independent UK

Trump lashes out at Republican senator who voted against his AG pick

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The Independent UK

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.”

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Blanche confirmed overnight 50-49

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

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‘Traitor’: Trump condemns GOP senator who refused to bend the knee and vote for Todd Blanche

The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote overnight after two Republicans sided with Democrats in opposition

The Independent UK

Senate votes 50-49 to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

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The Independent UK

Rest assured, the new CDC director thinks ‘abortion surveillance’ is essential

An exchange between Dr Erica Schwartz and Senator Josh Hawley during her confirmation hearing is alarming

The Guardian - US

Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general by one vote in Senate

Vote followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns from Republicans as well as Democrats

The Independent UK

Senate confirms Trump’s ex-lawyer Todd Blanche as US Attorney General

Todd Blanche, who previously represented Donald Trump in criminal and federal cases, has been confirmed as the US Attorney General after a narrowly split Senate vote.

The Times of India

Blanche confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says Schumer – as it happened

Senate minority leader condemns Republicans after Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morning. This blog is now closed.

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US Senate narrowly confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general

The US Senate on Saturday voted 50-49 to confirm President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as the country's attorney general. Blanche was serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity after Trump fired another loyalist, Pam Bondi. His confirmation caps one of the most…

The Economic Times

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote

US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General early Saturday morning. This confirmation followed a contentious confirmation fight in the Republican-led Senate. Blanche, a former personal attorney for President Donald Trump, secured the position by a narrow margin. His confirmation allows him to pursue the administration's agenda more aggressively. Concerns…

The Guardian - US

Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general

Major win for president as former personal lawyer wins approval despite outcry over $1.8bn slush fund

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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…

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The Independent UK

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

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Trump's ex-lawyer all set for confirmation as US attorney general

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was set for confirmation Friday as US attorney general after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department.

The Independent UK

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 Economic Times

Donald Trump's attorney general pick clears key hurdle as GOP senator backs Blanche

Senator Bill Cassidy will support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. This decision likely ensures Blanche's confirmation to lead the Justice Department. Opposition from two other Republicans had previously cast doubt on the nomination. Concerns centered on a settlement involving tax audit immunity and a proposed fund. Cassidy stated his…

Latin Times

As Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Power in Cali, Four Decrees Ready for Day One — Not Ninety

As Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in as Colombia's president in Cali, four priority decrees — not the full 90 he'd once pledged — mark his first day, alongside sweeping reversals of Gustavo Petro's foreign and security policy.

The Independent UK

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

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

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