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Murkowski Blocks Blanche’s AG Nomination | Durham News
Senator Lisa Murkowski has joined Senator Susan Collins in opposing Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, citing serious concerns over the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, a Trump tax audit immunity deal, and a proposed $1.8 billion fund for presidential allies. With only two Republican votes to spare and Mitch McConnell absent, Blanche’s path to confirmation is perilous — despite recent Judiciary Committee approval after concessions on the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and tax immunity. Democrats remain wary that the administration could revive the fund…
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