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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Senator Cassidy backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General, advancing confirmation

Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General, likely securing the votes needed for Senate confirmation. The nomination follows the ousting of former acting Attorney General Pam Bondi and involves ongoing debates regarding a $1.8 billion compensation fund and tax audit immunity for the President.

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Why It Matters

The 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's nomination as Attorney General.
  • Todd Blanche has been serving as acting Attorney General since Pam Bondi was fired in April.
  • The nomination process involves a controversial $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' intended to compensate those claiming mistreatment by the justice system.
  • Todd Blanche formally rescinded the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' in a written order to secure support from key Republican senators.
  • The Justice Department clarified that a tax audit immunity agreement for the President applies only to claims open at the time of the settlement, not future filings.
  • The tax immunity agreement covers only Donald Trump, two of his sons, and the Trump Organization.
  • Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins remain in opposition to the nomination.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination following a deal with Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
  • The Department of Justice has experienced significant staff turnover, including thousands of firings and resignations, under recent leadership.
  • The union representing IRS workers has requested a federal judge block the tax immunity agreement.

Who's Mentioned

personPam Bondi“Former acting Attorney General fired in April.”personSusan Collins“Republican Senator from Maine who opposes the nomination.”personJohn Cornyn“Republican Senator from Texas involved in confirmation negotiations.”personBill Cassidy“Republican Senator from Louisiana who announced support for Blanche.”personRichard Durbin“Democratic Senator from Illinois and top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Commit”personThom Tillis“Republican Senator from North Carolina involved in confirmation negotiations.”personTodd Blanche“Nominee for Attorney General and former criminal defense lawyer for Donald Trump”personLisa Murkowski“Republican Senator from Alaska who opposes the nomination.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States.”