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After several weeks of contention, Senate confirms Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General, but only by one vote

“There is no telling what the future holds.”

We Got This Covered · Aug 8

Blanche confirmed overnight 50-49

Trump’s former lawyer was confirmed attorney general 50-49 as senators raced to leave Washington for August recess

Salon · Aug 8

‘Traitor’: Trump condemns GOP senator who refused to bend the knee and vote for Todd Blanche

The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote overnight after two Republicans sided with Democrats in opposition

The Independent UK · Aug 8

Todd Blanche’s US AG confirmation could be in jeopardy. So where is support for Blanche fracturing?

One Republican senator says she does not have confidence that Todd Blanche will ‘check the worst impulses of this administration’

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Donald Trump's attorney general pick clears key hurdle as GOP senator backs Blanche

Senator Bill Cassidy will support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. This decision likely ensures Blanche's confirmation to lead the Justice Department. Opposition from two other Republicans had previously cast doubt on the nomination. Concerns centered on a settlement involving tax audit immunity and a proposed fund. Cassidy stated his…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

A lame duck Republican just saved Trump’s AG pick Todd Blanche after other conservatives voiced concern

ANALYSIS: Bill Cassidy had a chance for a John McCain moment, Eric Garcia writes. Instead he just backed President Donald Trump’s pick

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Cassidy will vote for Blanche as AG, all but ensuring confirmation

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Friday he intended to vote to confirm Todd Blanche to be attorney general, ending a weekslong back-and-forth with the White House to win over GOP holdouts. All eyes were on Cassidy’s Friday morning floor speech after his fellow Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine…

Roll Call · Aug 7

Cassidy’s hepatitis C bill delayed over CBO score

A bipartisan bill aimed at combating hepatitis C is stalled in the Senate due to a high score from the Congressional Budget Office, the bill’s lead sponsor Bill Cassidy, R-La., said on Thursday. The bill, co-sponsored by Sen Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., proposes a national strategy to reduce hepatitis C…

Roll Call · Aug 6

Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director – agency’s first permanent leader in a year

The agency has lost more than a quarter of its workforce since Trump’s return to office last year

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Opt-out testing for hepatitis C seen as key to fighting disease

LONDON — At King’s College Hospital in the south of London, anyone who has blood drawn in the emergency department is automatically tested for hepatitis B and C. Posters throughout the facility inform patients that the screening is routine, part of a new approach helping find and treat thousands of…

Roll Call · Aug 5