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Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general

Murkowski said she would oppose Blanche’s nomination, citing concerns about the Justice Department and the proposed fund.

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general
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Lisa Murkowski said she will oppose Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, citing concerns about Justice Department files, tax-audit protections and a proposed fund. Bill Cassidy said he would support Blanche, while the nomination remains under scrutiny from lawmakers across both parties.

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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator opposing Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator supporting Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination

Cassidy's version of this story ↗
Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Attorney general nominee whose confirmation is under debate

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Former attorney general who was fired by Trump

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator whose opposition contributed to uncertainty about Blanche’s confirmation

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration and interests are central to the dispute

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

Senator and top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee opposing Blanche’s confirmation

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who helped reach a deal concerning Blanche’s nomination

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator who helped reach a deal concerning Blanche’s nomination

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Murkowski Opposes Todd Blanche's Attorney General Nomination

Outlets agree Lisa Murkowski said she would oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general. Left-leaning outlets frame her opposition as a clash over Blanche’s independence from the White House and highlight conservative commentators’ backlash. Center outlets focus on her concerns about the Justice Department and the proposed fund, alongside the nomination’s uncertain path. Right-leaning outlets cast her opposition as disloyalty and criticize her rationale.

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