US Senator Cassidy will vote to confirm Blanche for AG, likely saving teetering nomination
Blanche’s nomination was at risk until Cassidy said he would vote to confirm him.

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The report includes direct statements from Cassidy and Murkowski and responses from White House spokespeople, with specific context about the controversies at issue. It offers limited independent analysis and little detail on Blanche’s response to the criticisms.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The article presents arguments and statements from supporters and opponents of Blanche’s confirmation, including Cassidy’s rationale and Murkowski’s concerns. It does not provide a direct response from Blanche or explain Collins’s reasoning.
- Source diversity — Quotes senators on both sides and includes White House responses.
- Counterarguments presented — Reports concerns about Blanche alongside arguments for confirmation.
- Omitted context — Collins’s reasoning and Blanche’s direct response are not included.
The article reports the competing positions on Blanche’s confirmation in largely neutral language. It includes criticism of Blanche and Murkowski’s opposition alongside support from Cassidy and the White House.
- Language tone — Mostly factual, attributed language without an evident partisan slant.
- Source selection — Includes statements from senators on opposing sides and the White House.
- Framing — Frames Cassidy’s vote as pivotal while presenting the opposition and stated concerns.
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Bill Cassidy said he would vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, likely saving the nomination after Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins said they would oppose it.
Cassidy said Friday that he would vote to confirm Blanche, whose nomination appeared at risk after Murkowski announced her opposition. Cassidy said his decision concerned Blanche specifically, while also citing the Justice Department’s work fighting violent crime and the leverage confirmation could give Blanche. He criticized Blanche’s role in authorizing a controversial fund and an IRS settlement involving Trump.
Murkowski said she opposed Blanche because of concerns about politicization of the Justice Department and controversies during his leadership, including the administration’s handling of the Epstein files and the fund. The White House welcomed Cassidy’s support and criticized Murkowski’s decision. Collins also said she would not vote for Blanche.
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SWIPE →Louisiana senator who said he would vote to confirm Todd Blanche
Cassidy's version of this story ↗Former attorney general whose departure preceded Blanche’s interim leadership
Maine senator who said she would not vote for Blanche
President who selected Blanche and was involved in controversies discussed in the article
Alaska senator opposing Blanche’s confirmation
White House press secretary responding to Murkowski’s opposition
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22 OUTLETSOutlets agree that Sen. Bill Cassidy said he would support Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, a move that could improve Blanche’s prospects for confirmation. Left-leaning outlets question the case for Blanche by stressing his record and Trump administration actions, while considering whether he could resist Trump. Center outlets treat Cassidy’s support as potentially pivotal and detail objections over a proposed fund and tax agreement, alongside other senators’ opposition. Right-leaning outlets present Cassidy’s support as likely to secure confirmation, while noting his criticisms of Blanche’s record.
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