The Last Hurdle Cleared: Todd Blanche's Path to Attorney General The nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general has been contentious, with several Republican senators questioning his independence and potential conflicts of interest.
After weeks of pressure from the White House and negotiations with holdout senators, it appears that Blanche will soon clear the final hurdle on his path to confirmation.
Senator Bill Cassidy's announcement Friday that he would support Blanche's nomination set the stage for a major win for President Trump, who has been pushing hard for his former personal lawyer to take over the Department of Justice.