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Sens. Lisa Murkowski
Coverage of Sens. Lisa Murkowski in the Nexus archive.
- Blanche confirmed as attorney general after Trump drops controversial fund proposal
Todd Blanche was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as attorney general, following President Donald Trump's agreement to drop a controversial $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund proposal. The confirmation followed an intense period of debate, highlighted by Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins joining Democrats in opposing him. Blanche needed a simple majority and was confirmed 50-49.