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Cassidy backs Blanche for AG, likely saving nomination
His support likely saves Blanche's nomination, which has been on thin ice for weeks.
By Ben Whedon
Published: August 7, 2026 11:06am
Updated: August 7, 2026 11:09am
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., on Friday announced he would support Todd Blanche for confirmation to the post of Attorney General.
His support likely saves Blanche's nomination, which has been on thin ice for weeks. Both GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, have announced they will oppose him.
Speculation had abounded that Cassidy may join them in an act of revenge for President Donald Trump backing his primary opponent. But Cassidy threw cold water on that prospect in remarks on the Senate floor.
"This is not a referendum on President Trump. It is a decision regarding Mr. Blanche in very specific circumstances." he said. "All considered, I will vote for Mr. Blanche."
"Mr. Blanche is not perfect, and he will tell you this. But the choice is not between perfection and Mr. Blanche," he added. "It is between Mr. Blanche and another acting attorney general who may not run the department effectively under President Trump, and who indeed may not be as good as Mr. Blanche."
Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and John Cornyn of Texas previously dropped their opposition to Blanche after he provided them with written assurances on the end of an abandoned "anti-weaponization fund."
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/cassidy-backs-blanche-ag-likely-saving-nomination
Trump suggests opposition to data centers a 'mistake'
Data centers are large warehouses that contain the physical storage devices for digital information.
By Ben Whedon
Published: August 7, 2026 9:31am
President Donald Trump on Friday spoke in favor of data centers and contended that communities that ban them would miss out on economic benefits,
Data centers are large warehouses that contain the physical storage devices for digital information. Lawmakers on both sides of the political spectrum have voiced concerns over their potential to increase local energy costs or cause environmental damage.
Trump, for his part, seemed to be in favor of their construction.
“I saw Texas the other day sort of against data centers. I think it’s a mistake,” he said to Punchbowl News. “I just think it’s a mistake because there are other communities that want it. When a community wants it, it means a lot of money is going to come into that community.”
Several major states, including New York and Texas, have moved to pause data center construction in favor of studying their long-term impacts before approving more.
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/trump-suggests-opposition-data-centers-mistake
Donald J. Trump / @realDonaldTrump 08/07/2026 11:43:10
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Last night was another good night for Endorsements, 8-1, and the 1 was a person who I remained loyal to even though he had virtually no chance of winning, and was running against a Great “Trump” Candidate, and former Agricultural Commissioner of Tennessee, named Charlie Hatcher. Good luck Charlie! Run tough and hard. You have my Complete and Total Endorsement! President DONALD J. TRUMP
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