Blanche was confirmed by the Republican controlled Senate 50-49.
Former Transportation Secretary was in Biden-Harris administration's Cabinet
Long-time SC senator died suddenly on Saturday.
Supreme Court narrowed trans rights, advocates saw victories in other decisions
Thousands of transgender servicemembers await pivotal decision
President's SAVE Act failed in the Senate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Pentagon will appeal to SCOTUS
Measure not expected to pass in Senate
Democratic lawmakers raised concerns this week, lawsuit filed
Spending package would restrict Pride flags on federal buildings, trans healthcare, LGBTQ envoys
