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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 7, 2026 at 4:35 AM ET · Updated August 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET

Trump nominee Blanche clears a Senate confirmation hurdle

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by City Journal. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Trump nominee Blanche has secured enough votes for Senate confirmation. This followed an announcement from Senator Cassidy that he would vote yes to confirm the pick.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 15 hr ago, when City Journal reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Gateway Pundit 3 hr ago
Watch Live: Blanche Wins Enough Votes For Senate Confirmation After Cassidy Announces He Will Vote “Yes” to Confirm Trump Pick and More! The WAR Zone Podcast With Wayne Allyn Root Presented by The Gat ↗
 City Journal 15 hr ago
L.A. Voters Are Frustrated—But Not Enough to Vote GOP ↗

Coverage timeline

Aug 7, 4:35 AM ET
15 hr ago
City Journal
L.A. Voters Are Frustrated—But Not Enough to Vote GOP ↗
Aug 7, 3:59 PM ET
3 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
Watch Live: Blanche Wins Enough Votes For Senate Confirmation After Cassidy Announces He Will Vote “Yes” to Confirm Trump Pick and More! The WAR Zone Podcast With Wayne Allyn Root Presented by The Gat ↗
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