Bill Cassidy Explains Why He Backed Todd Blanche

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Sen. Bill Cassidy says his decision to confirm Todd Blanche wasn't "black or white"
"If you're looking for a black or white decision here, you're not going to find it," GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said about his decision to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.

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Sen. Bill Cassidy says Blanche vote was not ‘black-and-white’
Bill Cassidy reveals why he backed Todd Blanche despite major concerns
Blanche as AG faces pressure from Trump, skeptical courts, low staff morale
With his bruising confirmation battle behind him, Todd Blanche will soon be sworn-in as the Senate-backed head of the Justice Department.

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Sen. Bill Cassidy says vote to confirm Todd Blanche "wasn't a black or white decision"
In confirming Blanche, senators endorse a Justice Dept. under Trump’s sway | Analysis
Blanche says he is ‘deeply honored’ by Trump after Senate confirmation
The Senate votes overnight to pass a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown through December 11, while also confirming Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a 50-49 vote.

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Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 9, 2026

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 9, 2026.

Sen. Bill Cassidy rebukes Katie Couric for ‘demeaning’ Trump health nominee in fiery exchange

Sen. Bill Cassidy rebuked Katie Couric for “demeaning” President Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during a fiery interview in which the Louisiana Republican was repeatedly pressed over his support for the administration’s controversial health officials.

GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy to back Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination

Get live updates and the latest news as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general and Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins her GOP primary for governor of Tennessee.

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,

Bill Cassidy on Vaccines, RFK Jr., and Why He'd Make a Different Pick for HHS

The post Bill Cassidy on Vaccines, RFK Jr., and Why He'd Make a Different Pick for HHS appeared first on Katie Couric Media. A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.

Watch: Sen. Bill Cassidy ‘will vote for Mr. Blanche,’ clearing path to approval

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) will give remarks from the Senate floor on Friday morning announcing his stance on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department.