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Representatives/BlancheTodd Blanche/Coverage

Updated Oct 1

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How outlets cover Todd Blanche R · ATTORNEY GENERAL · Aug 6 – Aug 10, 2026

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Todd BlancheR · ATTORNEY GENERAL

How outlets cover Blanche · Aug 6 – Aug 10, 2026

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after senators split over his nomination. Coverage differs on whether to center Justice Department concerns, the negotiations behind confirmation, or the Republican division and its aftermath.

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tl;drSUMMARY ACROSS OUTLETS

SUMMARY ACROSS OUTLETS

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after senators split over his nomination.

Left-leaning outlets condemn Republican support for Blanche and stress concerns about Justice Department independence. Center outlets focus on the narrow vote, competing positions, and concerns and negotiations surrounding the confirmation. Right-leaning outlets cover the Republican split, with some coverage also highlighting Cassidy’s backing and Trump’s criticism of Murkowski after the vote.

Outlets by lean

30 RATED · 9 UNRATED · 1 LINKED · How we score lean ↗

The Daily BeastTheGrioAnchorage Daily NewsCNNChicago TribuneThe Philadelphia InquirermyMotherLode.com - The Mother Lode's Local News, Sports, Weather, Movies, Classifieds, Yellow Pages, Real EstateNBC NewsWPTZAssociated PressKSBWNew York Daily NewsWTAEWTOP NewsNewsweekWRAL.comWDIVWESHksl.comNewsdayWJXTWKMGUSA TodayForbesTheepochtimesDaily MailNew York PostFox NewsBreitbarttownhall.com

The Daily Beast TheGrio Associated Press WRAL.com WDIV USA Today New York Post Fox News Breitbart townhall.com

Also on the spectrum: WTOP News, Center, credibility 90; myMotherLode.com - The Mother Lode's Local News, Sports, Weather, Movies, Classifieds, Yellow Pages, Real Estate, Center, credibility 89; NBC News, Center, credibility 86; CNN, Center, credibility 85; Chicago Tribune, Center, credibility 83; Newsday, Center, credibility 83; WKMG, Center, credibility 83; WJXT, Center, credibility 82; The Philadelphia Inquirer, Center, credibility 80; Anchorage Daily News, Center, credibility 79; ksl.com, Center, credibility 78; Forbes, Center, credibility 77; WTAE, Center, credibility 76; New York Daily News, Center, credibility 75; Newsweek, Center, credibility 75; WESH, Center, credibility 75; WPTZ, Center, credibility 74; KSBW, Center, credibility 73; Daily Mail, Center, credibility 55; Theepochtimes, Center, credibility 55.

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Outlets by lean

30 RATED · 9 UNRATED · 1 LINKED

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For Blanche

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Left-leaning

2% · AVG CRED 70

1article · 1 outlet

THE FRAME

“Condemning Republican support”

The Daily Beast condemns the Republican votes and links Blanche’s confirmation to concerns about Justice Department independence.

The Daily BeastAUG 8 · 1:45 PM ET

Spineless Republicans Approve Trump's AG Todd Blanche Under Cover of DarknessThe Senate confirmed Blanche as attorney general despite opposition from two Republican senators.CRED 70BAL 35◆ MIXED

Center

61% · AVG CRED 79

28articles · 25 outlets

THE FRAME

“Negotiated confirmation amid scrutiny”

Center coverage presents Blanche as confirmed after a narrow, contested process, detailing negotiations and concerns about the Justice Department and related agreements.

Associated PressAUG 8 · 3:15 AM ET

Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmationBlanche’s nomination faces scrutiny over a settlement, while supporters point to his prosecutorial experience and critics question his loyalty to Trump.CRED 97BAL 75◆ MIXEDASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE STORY · CARRIED BY THE NEWS-GAZETTEASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE · CARRIED BY THE NEWS-GAZETTE

WTOP News (original publisher not identified)AUG 7 · 12:18 PM ET

GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general, likely paving way for confirmationBlanche rescinded the proposed fund and the Justice Department clarified the scope of the tax agreement as his nomination faced opposition.CRED 90BAL 75◆ MIXED

myMotherLode.com - The Mother Lode's Local News, Sports, Weather, Movies, Classifieds, Yellow Pages, Real Estate (original publisher not identified)AUG 7 · 7:24 AM ET

Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmationBlanche’s nomination and his agreement to rescind the proposed fund are central to the confirmation dispute.CRED 89BAL 80◆ MIXED

Right-leaning

13% · AVG CRED 56

6articles · 4 outlets

THE FRAME

“Republican divisions over confirmation”

Fox News reports Cassidy’s support alongside Murkowski’s opposition, while later right-leaning coverage includes Trump’s attack on Murkowski.

Fox NewsAUG 7 · 8:01 AM ET

Lisa Murkowski opposes Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmationBlanche is seeking Senate confirmation and met with senators as he faced opposition over his connection to a disputed Justice Department fund.CRED 71BAL 65◆ MIXED3 ARTICLES FROM FOX NEWS3 ARTICLES FROM FOX NEWS

New York PostAUG 8 · 10:23 AM ET

Trump attacks Lisa Murkowski over Todd BlancheThe Senate confirmed Blanche after a divided Republican vote, amid senators’ questions about his independence and record.CRED 66BAL 60● NEUTRAL

townhall.comAUG 7 · 1:52 PM ET

Blanche's Confirmation Just Got the One Yes It NeededBlanche’s pending confirmation is the focus of the senators’ stated positions on whether to support his nomination.CRED 44BAL 60● NEUTRAL

UNRATED · 9 · 1 LINKED

Not placed on the spectrum

WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News SourceU.S. Rep. Edwards to be replaced, while Senate confirms Blanche before recess, punting other prioritiesNO PUBLISHED LEAN
Hawaii Tribune-HeraldSenate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney generalNO PUBLISHED LEAN
Alaska Native News (original publisher not identified)Senate Confirms 'Personal Servant to Donald Trump' Blanche as AG in Late-Night VoteORIGINAL PUBLISHER NOT IDENTIFIED
cyprus-mail.com (original publisher not identified)Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney generalORIGINAL PUBLISHER NOT IDENTIFIED
Linked articleBill Cassidy Backs Blanche, Paving Way for ConfirmationPUBLISHER NOT IDENTIFIED

Compare by side

THE FRAMEAVG CRED 70

“Condemning Republican support”

The Daily Beast condemns the Republican votes and links Blanche’s confirmation to concerns about Justice Department independence.

1 LEFT ARTICLE

The Daily BeastAUG 8 · 1:45 PM ET

Spineless Republicans Approve Trump's AG Todd Blanche Under Cover of DarknessThe Senate confirmed Blanche as attorney general despite opposition from two Republican senators.CRED 70BAL 35◆ MIXED

UNRATED · 9 · 1 LINKED · NOT ON THE SPECTRUM

WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source · U.S. Rep. Edwards to be replaced, while Senate confirms Blanche before recess, punting other priorities
NO PUBLISHED LEAN
Hawaii Tribune-Herald · Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
NO PUBLISHED LEAN
Alaska Native News (original publisher not identified) · Senate Confirms 'Personal Servant to Donald Trump' Blanche as AG in Late-Night Vote
ORIGINAL PUBLISHER NOT IDENTIFIED
cyprus-mail.com (original publisher not identified) · Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general
ORIGINAL PUBLISHER NOT IDENTIFIED
Linked article · Bill Cassidy Backs Blanche, Paving Way for Confirmation
PUBLISHER NOT IDENTIFIED

How it looks for Blanche, by side

35 OF 46 ARTICLES

Left: 0 good, 0 bad, 1 mixed, 0 neutral. Center: 0 good, 1 bad, 18 mixed, 9 neutral. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 1 mixed, 5 neutral.

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When each side covered it

AUG 6 – 10

Articles per day by side. AUG 6: Left 0, Center 1, Right 0. AUG 7: Left 0, Center 18, Right 2. AUG 8: Left 1, Center 7, Right 4. AUG 9: Left 0, Center 2, Right 0. AUG 10: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0.

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LEFTCENTERRIGHTLEFT ARRIVED 39H LATER

LEFT-LEANING OUTLETS ARRIVED 39H LATER

Legislation in this story

1 BILL

S 1383Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 20251 ART.

Others in this story

Bill CassidyBill Cassidy Votes to Confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General50 ART.
Lisa MurkowskiSen. Bill Cassidy Announces Support for Todd Blanche as Attorney General6 ART.

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