Cassidy to support Blanche for attorney general

Louisiana Republican Bill Cassidy announced Friday he'll support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, boosting his chances for confirmation before the Senate's August recess. Axios reports Cassidy's support keeps the nomination alive despite recent opposition from Republican senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine.

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