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Trump's AG nominee Todd Blanche secures key Senate vote

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Senator Bill Cassidy has announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as US attorney general, overcoming a significant hurdle for Donald Trump's controversial pick. This decision came after Senator Lisa Murkowski declared her opposition, making Cassidy's vote crucial. The nomination faced weeks of debate concerning the Justice Department's independence from the White House, with critics raising concerns about Blanche's actions, including investigations into Trump's opponents and a settlement in Trump's lawsuit against the IRS. AI

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Trump's AG nominee Todd Blanche secures key Senate vote

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Trump pick Todd Blanche clears major hurdle in bid to become US attorney general

    Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said on Friday he would back Todd Blanche for attorney general, clearing a path for Donald Trump’s nominee after weeks of scrutiny over the Justice Department’s independence from the White House. Cassidy emerged as the probable deciding vote after …

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