Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday he’ll back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department. He is taking over as the Trump administration seeks to expand private airport screening and cut thousands of TSA jobs. Trump administration pledges $2B for humanitarian assistance to faith-based organizationsThe State Department announced the commitment with little fanfare on Thursday. Blanche is not perfect,” Cassidy said, before arguing essentially that Blanche is likely better than anyone else Trump could nominate. “This is not a referendum on President Trump, it is a decision regarding Mr. Blanche in very specific circumstances,” Cassidy said.