From Washington: Inside The Fight Over Todd Blanche and Trump’s Power Over His Part

The intense political fight following the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General revealed critical insights into the current state of the Republican Party and Donald Trump’s influence over it. While Blanche’s path to becoming AG was bumpy, Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy–who has publicly clashed with the Trump administration in the past–ultimately decided to support Blanche despite lingering reservations. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The FOX News Rundown: From Washington to break down Senator Cassidy’s deciding vote to confirm Blanche and the issues that made Blanche a controversial pick. Plus, Chad offers an insider look at the likelihood of a government shutdown this fall and explains why signature legislative efforts like the SAVE America Act remain stalled in Congress.

Plus, former DNC Deputy Press Secretary Jose Aristimuño joins to discuss progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary, whether his platform puts Democrats at risk in the midterms, and how economic pressures will shape the high-stakes battle for Senate control.

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