Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana and previously seen as the decisive holdout, announced on Friday, August 7th, 2026, that he will support the nomination of Todd Blanche for U.S. attorney general. Blanche, a former personal lawyer and loyal ally of former President Donald Trump, had faced challenges in his confirmation process due to defections from Republican senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins.

Cassidy’s decision to back Blanche effectively clears the last major obstacle for the confirmation, marking a significant victory for Trump. The support from Cassidy, who had been the key undecided senator, signals a consolidation of Republican backing for the nominee.

This development follows meetings involving Trump and senators Murkowski and Collins, which had previously complicated the confirmation process. With Cassidy’s endorsement, the path appears clear for Blanche to assume the role of attorney general.

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