Key Republican says he will vote for Todd Blanche to become attorney general after other senators defect – live

The Guardian reports that Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. Blanche previously served as Donald Trump's personal lawyer, and Cassidy has expressed concerns about whether Blanche can lead the Justice Department independently. Senator Lisa Murkowski has announced she will vote against the nomination.

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