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Murkowski Blocks Trump's Blanche AG Pick

August 7, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via theguardian.com
Murkowski Blocks Trump's Blanche AG Pick
Senator Lisa Murkowski has announced she won't support President Trump's nomination of Blanche for attorney general, dealing a potential blow to the confirmation process. This marks another instance of the Alaska Republican breaking ranks with the administration on key personnel decisions. Murkowski's opposition matters in an evenly divided Senate where every vote counts. The move reflects ongoing tension between Trump and moderate GOP senators who claim independence from party leadership. Read more about this...

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