A Senate Republican gave Blanche and President Trump a vital lifeline as his confirmation seemed sure to fail.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., was quiet about his vote on Blanche, but after talking to him, Cassidy decided to support Blanche's confirmation.

Cassidy said he will vote for Blanche, even though he might be criticized for it, because he worked hard to understand the issue.

Sen. Collins' decision hurt Trump's choice to lead the Department of Justice.

Acting Attorney General Blanche's confirmation became possible after Sen. Cassidy announced his support.

With Cassidy's support, Blanche has a chance, but Senate Republicans need help from Vice President JD Vance to confirm him.

Cassidy explained that he decided to support Blanche after talking to him and former DOJ officials, including former Attorney General Bill Barr.

Cassidy said Blanche was criticized for things he couldn't control, like Trump's pardons, but he was still unsure about Blanche's role in the anti-weaponization fund.

Cassidy argued that having a Senate-confirmed attorney general would be better to counterbalance Trump's influence.

Cassidy said President Trump can be very pushy, but having a confirmed attorney general would give him more power to resist Trump's demands.

Trump's choice for attorney general survived for now, but Republicans question if the White House deal will hold.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, announced she would not support Blanche's nomination, dealing another blow to his confirmation.

Murkowski's decision means Senate Republican leaders can't afford to lose any more votes to confirm Blanche.

Murkowski acknowledged Blanche's visit to Alaska, but his connection to Trump's anti-weaponization fund and concerns about a politicized Justice Department led to her decision.

Murkowski said the politicization of the Department of Justice has accelerated during Trump's administration and criticized the handling of several cases.

Murkowski also expressed concern about the nearly $2 billion anti-weaponization fund and its potential impact if Blanche is confirmed.

Trump threatened to withdraw his own attorney general nominee as the Republican revolt grows.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks to the media outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC.

Lawmakers acknowledge that although Blanche agreed to rescind the anti-weaponization fund, Trump could still revive it.

Trump has made it clear he wants to bring back the fund.

The country needs an attorney general who will check the worst impulses of the administration, according to Murkowski.

Murkowski hopes Blanche can achieve that if confirmed, but she doesn't have confidence in him.

Before making her decision, Trump criticized Murkowski during an interview.

Trump said he is against Murkowski and has done more for Alaska than any other president.

Alex Miller is a writer for Fox News Digital covering the U.S. Senate.