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Blanche's Attorney General Confirmation Is In Doubt As GOP Sen. Murkowski Opposes His Nomination – The Yeshiva World

Blanche’s nomination faces opposition over a settlement involving a proposed fund and tax-audit protections for Trump.

Blanche's Attorney General Confirmation Is In Doubt As GOP Sen. Murkowski Opposes His Nomination – The Yeshiva World
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Lisa Murkowski said she will oppose Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, adding uncertainty to his confirmation. Her concerns include the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files and a proposed fund and tax-audit agreement involving Donald Trump.

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Todd Blanche R · Attorney General
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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Attorney general nominee whose confirmation is in doubt

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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator opposing Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose lawsuit settlement and support for the proposed fund are central to the confirmation dispute

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Former attorney general whose ouster preceded Blanche’s elevation to the acting role

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who also opposes Blanche’s nomination

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator whose absence affects the Republican votes available for Blanche’s confirmation

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator involved in the deal that allowed Blanche’s nomination to advance

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who had not said how he would vote on Blanche’s nomination

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator involved in the deal that allowed Blanche’s nomination to advance

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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after senators split over his nomination. Left-leaning outlets condemn Republican support for Blanche and stress concerns about Justice Department independence. Center outlets focus on the narrow vote, competing positions, and concerns and negotiations surrounding the confirmation. Right-leaning outlets cover the Republican split, with some coverage also highlighting Cassidy’s backing and Trump’s criticism of Murkowski after the vote.

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