Todd Blanche to be sworn in as AG
Todd Blanche is set to be sworn in as attorney general on Monday afternoon following a narrow Senate confirmation Saturday night. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
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Todd Blanche set to be sworn in
President Trump is set to swear in Todd Blanche as attorney general on Monday. The president's former personal attorney was confirmed in the middle of the night on Saturday by a single vote.
Todd Blanche to be sworn in as AG
Todd Blanche is expected to be sworn in as attorney general on Monday after an arduous confirmation journey. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Cassidy on vote to confirm Blanche
Sen. Bill Cassidy, who delivered the pivotal vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it "wasn't a black or white decision," and said he is convinced the process to reinstate the proposed anti-weaponization "effectively is dead."
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Bill Cassidy joins to discuss his pivotal vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya join.
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Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced on the Senate floor that he plans to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Cassidy elaborated on his process for understanding the matter and argued that this decision would be best for his constituents. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general
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 Department.
Lisa Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche AG bid
Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced that she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
New Mexico AG on suing DOJ over Epstein files
New Mexico is suing the Trump administration for access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein as it investigates the convicted sex offender's Zorro Ranch property. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Senate advances Blanche nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination on Tuesday. Meanwhile, former chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a contempt vote after last week's hearing on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Sen. Booker slams Blanche ahead of AG vote
Sen. Cory Booker laid into Todd Blanche ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation vote on his attorney general bid, saying, "We will rue the day that we let this man have this much power under such a corrupt president."
Trump slams Pirro over Reflecting Pool
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Blanche rescinds DOJ fund to advance
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche may be confirmed by a key Senate committee after he rescinded an "anti-weaponization fund" proposed by the Justice Department. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Cornyn and Tillis say they'll back Blanche
President Trump's nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, now has support from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis after he issued a formal order rescinding Mr. Trump's "anti-weaponization fund." Nancy Cordes reports.
Cornyn, Tillis say they'll support Blanche for AG
Todd Blanche is one step closer to becoming permanent attorney general after he rescinded President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund," earning him the support of Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Trump White House's contradictions, contortions
After President Trump called off a planned military attack against Iran, and GOP holdouts Cornyn and Tillis reached an agreement to support Todd Blanche for attorney general, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett says two words come to mind: contradiction and contortion. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean report on the latest from the White House.
Could DOJ revive the "anti-weaponization" fund?
GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis formally announced their support for Todd Blanche as attorney general on Monday. This comes after an agreement was reached to end the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund. Rupa Bhattacharyya, legal director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, joins with analysis.
Blanche rescinds "anti-weaponization fund"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday issued an order to formally rescind the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund." The decision could help get him confirmed as attorney general after two GOP senators raised concerns last week. Weijia Jiang reports.
Cornyn, Tillis say they'll confirm Blanche
Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said Monday they will now vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general after Blanche rescinded the "anti-weaponization fund" late Sunday night.
Blanche nears possible Senate confirmation
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" ahead of his possible Senate confirmation. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
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