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politics17 days ago

Blanche Clinches Senate Confirmation as Attorney General Amid GOP Scrutiny

Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche 50-49 to be attorney general after weeks of GOP skepticism over potential conflicts with Trump and a $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund; Sen. Bill Cassidy delivered the pivotal vote following concessions with Cornyn and Tillis, while Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Susan Collins opposed. Blanche has been acting AG since April, and the confirmation included concessions to curb the payout fund and limit audit-immunity provisions tied to the Trump-IRS settlement.

via Politico|
#attorney-general#blanche#murkowski
politics18 days ago

Senate hurries to recess after GOP-Trump deal reshapes final votes

The Senate is racing to adjourn for a five-week recess after Republicans struck a deal with Trump to push votes on a college-sports bill, a stopgap funding package, Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, and a GOP voter-ID measure, while the crypto bill is delayed and Blanche’s confirmation hinges on a critical vote from Cassidy amid Murkowski’s opposition; any single senator could derail the plan.

via Politico|
#government-funding#murkowski#politics
politics18 days ago

Senate approves 74 Trump nominees ahead of recess

The Senate, using a package-confirmation approach after changing rules last year, approved 74 of President Trump’s nominees (51–47) across Defense, Energy, State and other agencies, as it heads into a five-week recess. The package includes posts like TSA administrator and FEMA head, along with ambassadors. The Todd Blanche attorney general nomination hangs on Sen. Cassidy’s vote, with Sen. Murkowski opposing, constraining Trump’s choice. Other agenda items—SAVE America Act, stopgap funding, crypto, and college-sports bills—face delays or uncertainty as leadership seeks to adjourn.

via Politico|
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Murkowski Opposes Trump's Attorney General Pick Over DOJ Politicization Fears
politics18 days ago

Murkowski Opposes Trump's Attorney General Pick Over DOJ Politicization Fears

Senator Lisa Murkowski said she will oppose President Trump's nominee Todd Blanche for attorney general, arguing the Justice Department has become politicized and warning Blanche's confirmation is now in jeopardy. Her stance adds to GOP hesitation on Blanche, with other Republicans like Susan Collins also signaling opposition or reluctance, casting further doubt on whether Blanche can be confirmed while Trump could keep him as acting AG if the nomination fails.

via BBC|
#attorney-general#doj-politicization#murkowski
politics18 days ago

Capitol Exit Strategy: Senate Struggles to Adjourn as Thune Faces Key Votes

Senate leaders race to adjourn for August recess as Majority Leader John Thune schedules votes on Russia sanctions, dozens of nominees, and a stopgap funding bill, while Blanche’s confirmation hinges on Sen. Cassidy amid Sen. Murkowski’s opposition. GOP hurdles over the SAVE America Act and a budget resolution threaten the plan, with additional uncertainty around the crypto bill and a college-sports bill delaying the exit from Washington.

via Politico|
#blanche#budget#murkowski
Murkowski’s opposition tightens Blanche’s bid for attorney general
politics18 days ago

Murkowski’s opposition tightens Blanche’s bid for attorney general

Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, citing concerns that the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund could be revived if he is confirmed. With Mitch McConnell absent, Blanche’s path to confirmation grows thinner and hinges on Sen. Cassidy’s vote, narrowing the GOP’s chances as the Senate weighs the nomination.

via CNN|
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Murkowski blocks SAVE Act, citing Alaska-specific voting hurdles
politics1 month ago

Murkowski blocks SAVE Act, citing Alaska-specific voting hurdles

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she won’t back the SAVE America Act, even though she supports its core aims of verified citizenship and ID for voting, because the bill would impose costly barriers and be hard to implement—particularly in Alaska where few election offices and geographic/logistical challenges would hinder registration and mail-in voting. She warns it could create chaos before November, while Trump pushes the measure and some GOP colleagues doubt its near-term viability; editors note possible political backlash against the push.

via Democracy Docket|
#alaska#murkowski#politics
GOP fractures widen over Iran war as Murkowski breaks with party
world3 months ago

GOP fractures widen over Iran war as Murkowski breaks with party

Senate Republicans again blocked a Democratic war-powers measure to halt President Trump’s Iran conflict, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski voting against the war for the first time since it began; the 49–50 tally signals growing GOP unease as Democrats press for congressional oversight, while the White House says it already has authority to continue hostilities and a House veto is likely.

via AP News|
#congress#iran#murkowski
politics7 months ago

Lawmakers urge Congress to curb Trump’s Greenland gambit to safeguard NATO unity

Senators Lisa Murkowski and Jeanne Shaheen urge Congress to act quickly to block President Trump from unilateral actions against NATO allies, proposing the bipartisan NATO Unity Protection Act to prevent using taxpayer funds to seize or otherwise assert control over a NATO ally’s territory without that ally’s consent or NATO approval. The appeal, prompted by Trump’s Greenland focus and Davos remarks, argues that allied unity is essential amid Russian and Chinese threats and that Congress must defend NATO commitments rather than allow destabilizing unilateral moves.

via Politico|
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politics11 months ago

Murkowski Criticizes White House's Unlawful Budget Moves

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski criticized the White House's attempt to rescind nearly $5 billion in federal funding through an illegal pocket rescission, raising concerns about undermining congressional authority amid looming government shutdown deadlines. Meanwhile, House Republicans are preparing to force a vote on unsealing Jeffrey Epstein files, and Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement, prompting a competitive primary. The broader political landscape includes ongoing negotiations over government funding, Epstein investigations, and other legislative priorities.

via Politico|
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