Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general,
Summary
Senator Lisa Murkowski said she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general because she worries the Trump administration might restart a fund to pay Jan. 6 rioters, despite Blanche's order to end it. His confirmation is uncertain as he needs almost all Republican votes, but some senators, including Murkowski and Susan Collins, have declared opposition.Key Facts
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
- She is concerned the Trump administration could bring back a fund to pay Jan. 6 rioters.
- Blanche has formally ended the fund with an official order.
- The Senate has 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats; Blanche can lose only two Republican votes.
- Sen. Susan Collins also opposes Blanche, and Sen. Bill Cassidy has not announced his position.
- Blanche was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 after promising not to pursue the fund.
- Republicans John Cornyn and Thom Tillis supported Blanche after the Justice Department said it would not continue the $1.8 billion compensation fund.
- Even if Blanche is not confirmed, he can stay as acting attorney general indefinitely.
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