Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmationWashington (CBS NEWS) – According to CBS, Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana announced Friday that he will support Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, clearing the way for him to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity. With Cassidy’s backing, Blanche is expected to clinch his confirmation for attorney general, though by a narrow margin. All Democrats are expected to vote against Blanche for attorney general. Blanche’s nominationMr. Trump announced Blanche as his nominee for attorney general in June to replace Pam Bondi, whom he ousted in April. Blanche, who was the president’s former personal defense lawyer, has been serving as acting attorney general since Bondi’s firing.