Live updates: Cassidy floor speech on Blanche expected with his nomination on the ropes

Summary

The Senate is scrambling to leave for its August recess but has several hurdles to jump before it gets there after a week of infighting. The biggest items on the list include acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent job. On Friday morning, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced she was a “no” vote,…