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Bill Cassidy Breaks Tie, Senate Confirms Attorney General Blanche

8/11/2026

Center

Blanche Confirmed

The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general on Saturday, 8 August 2026, by a 50-49 vote.
Center coverage notes that Republican Senator Bill Cassidy’s last-minute vote broke the deadlock and secured confirmation.
Blanche served as acting attorney general since April after President Donald Trump dismissed Pam Bondi.
Karoline Leavitt hailed confirmation as a win for President Donald Trump and called Blanche phenomenal.

Left

Blanche Confirmed

The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general on August 8 2026 by a 50-49 vote.
Lawmakers and critics said the confirmation deepens Justice Department politicization and endangers accountability for President Donald Trump’s alleged corruption.
Senator Bill Cassidy cast the decisive vote, breaking the deadlock on the final vote.
Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined every Democrat in opposing Blanche despite party pressure.

Blindspot

Blanche rescinded the proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund in writing after pressure from Republican lawmakers, according to Senator Bill Cassidy.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Blanche Confirmed

The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general on Saturday, 8 August 2026, by a 50-49 vote.
Center coverage notes that Republican Senator Bill Cassidy’s last-minute vote broke the deadlock and secured confirmation.
Blanche served as acting attorney general since April after President Donald Trump dismissed Pam Bondi.
Karoline Leavitt hailed confirmation as a win for President Donald Trump and called Blanche phenomenal.

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