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Murkowski Blocks Blanche’s AG Nomination | US News
Senator Lisa Murkowski just dealt a major blow to President Trump’s Justice Department plans by voting against Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general — joining Susan Collins as the only Republican senators opposing him. Though she praised Blanche’s personal character and some Alaska-focused actions, Murkowski raised serious concerns over his proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund, which critics linked to January 6th defendants. Even after Blanche reportedly dropped the plan under Senate pressure, Murkowski doubted it was genuine and questioned whether he’d serve as an independent…
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