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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Senator Bill Cassidy backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General, advancing confirmation

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche’s nomination as Attorney General, likely securing the votes needed for confirmation despite opposition from other GOP senators. The nomination has faced scrutiny over a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund and tax audit immunity for the President, both of which Blanche has attempted to address through formal rescissions and clarifications.

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Why It Matters

The confirmation of the Attorney General determines the leadership and legal priorities of the U.S. Department of Justice, including the scope of its investigations and its independence from the White House.

Key Facts

  • Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche, providing a critical vote for confirmation.
  • Todd Blanche has formally rescinded the proposed $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'.
  • The Justice Department clarified that tax audit immunity for the President applies only to claims open at the time of the settlement, not future filings.
  • The tax immunity agreement is limited to the President, two of his sons, and the Trump Organization.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination following a deal with Senators Cornyn and Tillis.
  • Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins have publicly opposed the nomination.
  • The Department of Justice has seen significant staff turnover, including thousands of departures, under recent leadership.
  • The IRS workers' union has requested a federal judge block the tax immunity agreement.

Who's Mentioned

personPam Bondi“Former acting Attorney General”personSusan Collins“Republican Senator from Maine”personJohn Cornyn“Republican Senator from Texas”personBill Cassidy“Republican Senator from Louisiana”personRichard Durbin“Democratic Senator from Illinois”personThom Tillis“Republican Senator from North Carolina”personTodd Blanche“Nominee for Attorney General”personJeffrey Epstein“Disgraced financier mentioned in confirmation concerns”personLisa Murkowski“Republican Senator from Alaska”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”