Cassidy Decides to Support Blanche for Attorney General

Summary

The video covers Senator Bill Cassidy's surprise decision to support Todd Blanche for attorney general, paving the way for confirmation. It also touches on President Trump's legal fight over a White House ballroom renovation and the administration's reaction to a strong jobs report, noting mixed economic signals and Trump's focus on certain polls and indicators.

• Senator Bill Cassidy voted yes on Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
• Blanche is Trump's former personal attorney; confirmation was tight after losing Collins and Murkowski votes.
• Cassidy framed his vote as a choice between Blanche and a potentially worse acting attorney general.
• President Trump is appealing to the Supreme Court over a ballroom renovation dispute.
• The White House is shrugging off a strong jobs report, focusing on unemployment rate and dismissing polls showing low approval.
• White House adviser noted they watch the unemployment rate as a key economic indicator.