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Murkowski Rejects Blanche for AG | Salt Lake City News
Senator Lisa Murkowski is turning against Todd Blanche’s Attorney General nomination, slamming him for what she calls the politicization of the Justice Department — citing Epstein file mishandling, immunity deals for the President’s family, anti-abortion statements, and targeting of individuals. Despite a narrow 12-10 Judiciary Committee vote that moved his nomination forward — including two GOP senators who switched support — Blanche faced criticism during his hearing, notably from an Epstein survivor who accused him of ignoring victims for months. Blanche defended himself by saying he…
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