Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general
Murkowski cited concerns about Blanche’s independence and voted against his confirmation.

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The report gives the confirmation tally, identifies senators’ votes and concerns, and includes both criticism of Blanche and support from him and his allies. It provides substantive detail on the dispute but limited independent documentation or responses from outside the Senate and administration.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The article covers objections from Republican senators, Blanche’s concessions and defense, and praise from supporters. It gives substantial space to concerns about the Justice Department but does not include an independent outside response to those allegations.
- Counterarguments presented — Blanche’s explanations and supporters’ favorable assessment appear alongside critics’ concerns.
- Source diversity — Multiple senators and Blanche are represented, though the perspectives are largely political and official.
- Omitted context — The report offers limited independent corroboration or outside analysis of the disputed agreements and department actions.
- Loaded language — Some charged descriptions are attributed to critics rather than presented as the article’s own characterization.
The report uses a largely matter-of-fact tone and presents criticism of Blanche alongside his defense and supporters’ arguments. Its framing focuses on the Senate confirmation and the disputes surrounding it rather than advocating a political position.
- Language tone — Mostly factual wording, with pointed descriptions attributed to critics or other speakers.
- Source selection — Includes senators raising concerns as well as Blanche and his supporters.
- Framing — Centers the confirmation and the concerns surrounding Blanche’s independence.
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The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, with Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing and Bill Cassidy casting the deciding vote. The confirmation followed weeks of concerns about Blanche’s independence and his role in Trump-related Justice Department matters.
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against him; Bill Cassidy was described as the deciding vote after saying Blanche was the best option President Donald Trump would put forward.
Republican senators had raised concerns about Blanche’s handling of Epstein-related documents and his role in a fund and tax-immunity agreement connected to Trump’s IRS lawsuit. Blanche agreed in writing to narrow the agreement and end the payments, though questions remained about whether the commitment was legally binding.
The article reports that Blanche’s Justice Department had pursued prosecutions of Trump’s perceived enemies and seen departures of career prosecutors. Blanche said he had helped bring crime to record lows and correct what he described as wrongs against Trump and his allies; supporters, including Senate Judiciary Committee chair Chuck Grassley, praised his leadership.
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SWIPE →Louisiana senator whose vote was decisive in Blanche’s confirmation
Cassidy's version of this story ↗Attorney general confirmed by the Senate
Blanche's version of this story ↗Senate Judiciary Committee chair who supported and shepherded Blanche’s nomination
Maine senator who voted against Blanche’s confirmation
President whose attorney general nominee was confirmed
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31 OUTLETSThe Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, and Lisa Murkowski voted against his confirmation. Left-leaning outlets cast Murkowski’s opposition as a setback for Trump’s nominee and highlight Trump’s response. Center outlets focus on the narrow confirmation alongside concerns about Justice Department independence and the proposed fund. Right-leaning outlets emphasize confirmation despite Republican opposition, while also including criticism of Murkowski and coverage of Trump’s attack on her.
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