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Sen. Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination

Blanche secured support from Republican holdouts after promising not to pursue the fund and later issued an order saying there was no fund.

Sen. Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she will oppose Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, citing concerns that the Trump administration could revive a compensation fund for Jan. 6 rioters. Her opposition adds uncertainty to Blanche’s confirmation path.

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Attorney general nominee who pledged not to pursue the compensation fund

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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Alaska senator opposing Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Maine senator who also opposes Blanche’s nomination

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration and nominee are discussed

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator whose absence affects the confirmation vote math

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator who backed Blanche after receiving written confirmation about the fund

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who has not stated how he will vote

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator who backed Blanche after receiving written confirmation about the fund

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Senators Take Positions on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

Outlets agree that Senator Lisa Murkowski announced she would oppose Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, raising concerns over a proposed January 6 compensation fund that Blanche pledged to rescind. Left-leaning outlets highlight the drama of the confirmation battle, focusing on Republican divisions and threats to Blanche’s confirmation. Center outlets detail the narrow Senate vote margin alongside Blanche’s written pledge to abandon the fund. Right-leaning outlets, represented by The Daily Caller, emphasize Murkowski and Senator Susan Collins aligning against the nomination while noting Murkowski acknowledged Blanche’s capabilities.

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