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Todd Blanche’s AG nomination loses another critical GOP vote

Washington Post Politics Friday 07 August 2026, 11:20 UTC By Jeremy Roebuck 1 min read
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Another critical Republican senator said Friday that she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination to become the next attorney general, further imperiling the confirmation prospects of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. Democracy Dies in Darkness Todd Blanche’s AG nomination loses another critical GOP vote Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she will not support President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.

Another critical Republican senator said Friday that she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination to become the next attorney general, further imperiling the confirmation prospects of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. Democracy Dies in Darkness Todd Blanche’s AG nomination loses another critical GOP vote Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she will not support President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
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