GOP senator deals crushing blow to Trump's AG nominee after Alaska lobbying blitz

Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her opposition to Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general on January 15, 2026, citing concerns related to materials in the Epstein files and Blanche's involvement with a two billion dollar fund focused on anti-weaponization efforts. Murkowski's position removes a potential Republican swing vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee, where the confirmation process was underway. Blanche had previously served as a federal prosecutor and as counsel to President Donald Trump during his second term.

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