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Murkowski Blocks Blanche for AG | Charleston News
Senator Lisa Murkowski is blocking Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General, citing deep concerns over politicization and weaponization of the Justice Department — from mishandling Epstein files to immunity deals for the President and targeting of critics. Despite a narrow 12-10 Judiciary Committee vote that moved his nomination forward after two GOP senators switched support, Murkowski remains unconvinced, noting Blanche’s failure to meet with Epstein survivors directly during his hearing. Blanche defended himself by saying he couldn’t meet victims without legal counsel, but Murkowski…
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