Sen. Cassidy throws Blanche a lifeline for attorney general nomination

On Friday, Senator Bill Cassidy announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. Axios reports the move matters because Blanche faces opposition from fellow Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, but Cassidy's vote boosts his prospects for confirmation before the Senate's August recess.

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