Blanche’s attorney general confirmation in jeopardy after Republican senators back away from Trump’s nominee – live

Todd Blanche can’t afford another Republican deflection after Lisa Murkowski ⁠and Susan Collins voice opposition; all eyes on Bill Cassidy, who could sink nominationMurkowski won’t support Blanche’s attorney general bidSign up for the Breaking News US emailFollowing Lisa Murkowski’s announcement that she plans to vote “no” on Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Department of Justice, the acting attorney general can’t afford another defection in order to secure the permanent position.So far the only other holdout is Senator Bill Cassidy – a GOP lawmaker from Louisiana. Cassidy, a former physician, said this week he’s concerned about Blanche’s ability to lead the justice department independently, considering he once served as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. Continue reading...