Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks on the floor of the US Senate, on Friday, August 7, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a video.
Sen. Cassidy says he will support Blanche's nomination for attorney general

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday that he will support Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, clearing the way for his narrow confirmation to the high-profile role.

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