# WATCH: Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

https://mins.news/en/video/16618

- Fox News, 2026-08-07 23:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIfkjrEr0ek

> The U.S. Senate votes on confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he will support Blanche, who is serving as acting attorney general. His planned vote is presented as an important demonstration of backing. Fox News also urges viewers to join its Fox News Patriot membership program.

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