Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he'll vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, likely paving the way for him to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department.

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on Friday became the second Republican senator to say she'll vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general.

Todd Blanche, President Trump's pick to become attorney general, got key backing Friday from Sen. Bill Cassidy, boosting his confirmation chances.

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has announced he will support Todd Blanche's nomination for US attorney general, despite criticising some of his previous actions.Speaking on the Senate floor,...

The appointment of Todd Blanche as US attorney general sparked criticism from Democrats, with Senator Dick Durbin saying, "the attorney general is supposed to be the people's lawyer. Mr Blanche continues to operate as the president's personal lawyer."

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general after Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced they would not support him.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general after Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced they would not support him.

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Depar

Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine said they would oppose Blanche. But Cassidy’s support means he will likely be confirmed.

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general.