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Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway Further information on this nomination and the agreement reached with Republican senators can be found through ABC7 Los Angeles, the source of this update.
A Senate panel is anticipated to move forward with the nomination of Blanche for attorney general. This development follows an agreement with Republican senators who had initially opposed his confirmation. The nomination had been at risk of being blocked by these GOP holdouts, but their support has now been secured.
Further information on this nomination and the agreement reached with Republican senators can be found through ABC7 Los Angeles , the source of this update.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
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