Todd Blanche appears to have the votes to become the next U.S. Attorney General after Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy said he’ll support President Trump’s nominee. Several senators have expressed concern Blanche could give the president too much control over the Justice Department. Cassidy acknowledged Blanche is not perfect, but…

Cut 9 (11) “…Mr. Blanche”

Blanche’s former role as Trump’s personal lawyer and his involvement in a controversial IRS settlement have raised questions about his independence. Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski say they’ll oppose him.

Qualifying continues today for the Congressional races. Democrat Rubia Garcia is seeking to replace fellow Democrat Cleo Fields in the Sixth District, even though the district has been redrawn to favor a Republican.

Garcia says she wants to go to Washington to make life better for Republicans and Democrats…

Cut 13 (11) “…all partisan lines”

Qualifying ends at 4:30 this afternoon.

Caddo Parish Representative Danny McCormick says he’ll file a bill next year to ban AI-powered Flock cameras that scan license plates and collect vehicle information in a searchable database. McCormick says the cameras violate the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Cut 3 (11) “…across the country.”

But police could oppose the legislation. Flock Safety says its technology was used by law enforcement in nearly a million cases nationwide last year.

Saints legend Drew Brees will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame tomorrow. The Super Bowl MVP says there are so many people to thank…

Cut 15 (08) “…so much gratitude.”

The induction ceremony begins at 11 AM central time in Canton, Ohio tomorrow.