Cassidy supports Todd Blanche, rescuing Trump's embattled attorney general pick

CNBC•Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 02:54 PM•2 min read

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche needs at least 50 votes on the Senate floor to be confirmed after clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/blanche-ag-trump-cassidy-senate-confirmation.html)

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