Murkowski opposes Blanche, jeopardizing Trump’s attorney general nomination
TL;DR
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, joining Sen. Susan Collins and leaving Blanche’s confirmation precarious as Democrats are expected to vote no and Mitch McConnell is out. Cassidy remains undecided. The decision follows lingering concerns about the DOJ’s “anti-weaponization” fund and Blanche’s handling of Epstein-related matters, which had already complicated his confirmation process.
- GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Todd Blanche for attorney general, putting his nomination in jeopardy NBC News
- Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation CNN
- Susan Collins is back to her old tricks. Voters should see right through them. MS NOW
- GOP senator deals crushing blow to Trump's AG nominee after Alaska lobbying blitz Fox News
- Murkowski will oppose Blanche nomination, putting it in danger of stalling The Hill
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