Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says he will back Blanche, clearing the way for the controversial nominee after weeks of wrangling.

WASHINGTON: Todd Blanche cleared a major hurdle on Tuesday on his path to nomination for US attorney general, as...

GOP Sens. Cassidy and Murkowski met with acting AG Blanche as they weigh whether to support his nomination to serve as attorney general, sources told ABC News.

Cassidy's decision comes hours after Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) became the second Republican to announce she would vote "no" on Blanche.