US Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.
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"This is not a referendum on President Trump, it is a decision regarding Mr Blanche, in very specific circumstances."
— Bill Cassidy , Politician
"I am deeply honoured by the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in me."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
Key People
Republican senator from Louisiana.
Lisa Murkowski is a Republican U.S. Senator from Alaska.
Longtime Republican Senator from Maine who has served nearly 30 years.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.
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