Trump's attorney general pick Todd Blanche clears last hurdle

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced he will support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, clearing the last hurdle for confirmation. Cassidy's backing, revealed in a Senate floor speech, follows opposition from Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins. Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer and current acting attorney general, is expected to be confirmed along party lines before the August recess. Cassidy cited the choice between Blanche and an ineffective alternative, despite concerns about the justice department.