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Published August 7, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET · Updated August 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
GOP senator greenlights the Blanche confirmation
10 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Axios. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify ). Every headline links to the original reporting.
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What we know
Senator Bill Cassidy announced he will vote for Todd Blanche to become attorney general, appearing to clear the last hurdle for confirmation. The decision came after other senators defected from supporting Blanche.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when Axios reported it. Coverage has since grown to 10 independent outlets, including 7 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from The Guardian.
Conservative & independent coverage (4)
The Gateway Pundit
2 hr ago
Blanche Wins Enough Votes For Senate Confirmation After Cassidy Announces He Will Vote “Yes” to Confirm Trump Pick in Floor Speech (VIDEO) ↗
Daily Signal
2 hr ago
GOP Senator Greenlights Blanche AG Confirmation ↗
Washington Examiner
2 hr ago
Bill Cassidy to support Todd Blanche nomination for attorney general, paving way for confirmation ↗
The Blaze
2 hr ago
Anti-Trump Republican senator vows to fight Todd Blanche's confirmation — because of course she will ↗
Wire & mainstream coverage (7)
The Guardian
1 hr ago
Key Republican says he will vote for Todd Blanche to become attorney general after other senators defect – live ↗
New York Times
1 hr ago
Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation ↗
Washington Post
1 hr ago
Cassidy backs Todd Blanche for AG, appearing to clear way for confirmation ↗
The Guardian
1 hr ago
Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche appears to clear last hurdle for confirmation ↗
NPR
3 hr ago
Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support ↗
PBS NewsHour
3 hr ago
Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination ↗
Axios
6 hr ago
Murkowski will oppose Blanche, threatening his confirmation ↗
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