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GOP Sen. Murkowski will oppose Blanche's attorney general nomination, narrowing confirmation path

Blanche’s nomination faces opposition over a fund and tax agreement, while supporters point to his experience and work at the Justice Department.

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she would oppose Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, while Sen. Bill Cassidy announced he would support it, making confirmation more likely. Their positions reflect concerns about a proposed fund and tax protections connected to President Donald Trump.

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Attorney general nominee whose confirmation is at issue

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator announcing support for Blanche’s nomination

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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator opposing Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination

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Former attorney general, dismissed by Trump

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator opposing Blanche’s nomination

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration and agreements are central to the confirmation dispute

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

Senator urging colleagues to reject Blanche’s nomination

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who negotiated an agreement related to Blanche’s confirmation

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator who negotiated an agreement related to Blanche’s confirmation

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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after a 50-49 vote. Left-leaning outlets frame the confirmation around concerns about Blanche’s independence from Trump. Center outlets largely pair the close vote with lawmakers’ concerns and negotiations over a proposed fund and tax arrangement. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the Republican split and political fallout, including Trump’s attack on Murkowski.

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