Murkowski Blocks Blanche’s AG Nomination | Hattiesburg News

Senator Lisa Murkowski just dumped Todd Blanche’s AG nomination — and it’s a major blow. With Susan Collins also voting no, Blanche’s path to confirmation is now razor-thin, needing only two GOP votes if all Democrats oppose him. Murkowski slammed Blanche for his ties to Trump, citing concerns over Epstein files, a murky tax immunity deal, and the revived “Anti-Weaponization Fund” — which she says the Senate’s leverage on hinges entirely on Blanche’s nomination. Though Blanche formally killed the fund and clarified Trump’s tax protections are limited, Democrats aren’t buying it — they’re demanding permanent legislation to block it. Trump’s backing adds heat, as legal experts question the legality of these protections. With McConnell absent and Blanche’s record under scrutiny, this vote could reshape the Justice Department’s independence — or doom it to partisan gridlock. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/add127d73e476ba8