Cassidy flips, Blanche becomes Trump’s attorney general
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Todd Blanche was narrowly confirmed as the United States attorney general after Senator Bill Cassidy cast a decisive yes vote, despite opposition from Senators Murkowski and Collins over concerns about the DOJ's independence and the administration's anti-weaponization fund; Blanche will replace Pam Bondi as AG.
Topics:nation#attorney-general#bill-cassidy#doj-independence#politics#senate-confirmation#todd-blanche
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- Senate narrowly approves Blanche as AG, capping tough confirmation fight The Washington Post
- Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation The New York Times
- Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid ap.org
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