The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after Bill Cassidy supported him and Lisa Murkowski opposed his nomination. Coverage differs over Cassidy’s role in the confirmation and emphasizes competing concerns about the Justice Department and related agreements.
Lead article · The Boston Globe · CENTERGOP Senator Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney generalCassidy and Murkowski were named together by 6 of 56 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Supported Blanche’s nomination despite concerns about IRS protections for Trump and his family.
Opposed Blanche’s nomination, citing concerns about Justice Department actions and whether he would check the administration.
FACTS FROM THE SENATE RECORD AND CONGRESS.GOV, NOT FROM COVERAGE
When each side picked it up. left-leaning: 7 articles, first fri 10:52 am. center: 46 articles, first fri 7:24 am. right-leaning: 7 articles, first fri 10:57 am. unrated: 13 articles, first fri 8:05 am.
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