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Murkowski Blocks Blanche’s AG Nomination | Minneapolis News
Senator Lisa Murkowski just voted no on Todd Blanche’s AG nomination, throwing a major wrench in Trump’s confirmation plans. Her main concern? Blanche’s promise to kill the January 6th payout fund might not hold if he’s confirmed — and Democrats want permanent legislation, not just executive orders. With Republicans clinging to a razor-thin Senate majority and two key GOP senators still undecided, this is turning into a high-stakes political chess match. Blanche barely survived the Judiciary Committee 12-10, thanks to promises he won’t revive the controversial fund — but Democrats aren’t…
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