Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General faces GOP skepticism and uncertain Senate vote

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces significant obstacles to Senate confirmation as Attorney General. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is struggling to unite a skeptical GOP caucus behind Blanche, who is viewed with suspicion by members of his own party. The core concern, as expressed by Sen. Cassidy, is whether Blanche can serve as the nation's top law enforcement officer independent of his prior role as President Trump's personal attorney. The Washington Post reports that the path to confirmation is increasingly uncertain, with the Senate floor vote potentially in doubt.

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