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

Blanche pledged not to pursue the proposed fund, and his nomination became the focus of senators’ negotiations.

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 concern that the administration could revive a proposed fund for Jan. 6 rioters. Her opposition could narrow Blanche’s path to confirmation.

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Attorney general nominee whose pledge and order concerning the proposed fund were central to the confirmation dispute

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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator opposing Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who said she would oppose Blanche’s nomination

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration and nominee are discussed in connection with the proposed fund

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator described as not attending Senate sessions

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who backed Blanche after the Justice Department’s written confirmation about the fund

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator whose position on Blanche’s nomination had not been stated

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator who backed Blanche after the Justice Department’s 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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