Blanche Confirmed as Trump's Attorney General in Senate Vote
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as President Donald Trump's Attorney General in an overnight Senate vote, capping a tumultuous nomination process. The confirmation came after Senator Bill Cassidy switched to 'yes' from his initial 'no', providing the crucial 50th vote needed for Blanche's approval.
The switch by Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, was seen as a key factor in securing Blanche's confirmation, which was met with opposition from several Senate members. Senator Lisa Murkowski, also a Republican, had initially announced her intention to vote against Blanche due to concerns over his handling of certain Justice Department decisions during Trump's second term.
Blanche's nomination was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier in the week after he agreed to formally kill the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund for Trump's allies, a move seen as a concession to secure votes from two GOP holdouts.