Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation

New York Times Friday 07 August 2026, 15:23 UTC By Michael Gold and Carl Hulse 1 min read

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Senator Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, told reporters at the Capitol on Friday he would back Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.

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