Susan Collins to oppose Todd Blanche for attorney general, imperilling confirmation

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Why is Susan Collins opposing Todd Blanche’s nomination?

Collins said she opposes Blanche because she believes the Department of Justice has become too political. She cited his role in a settlement shielding Trump from IRS audits, his pledge to restrict abortion medication, and the now-cancelled ‘anti-weaponization fund’ as reasons for her vote against him.

How many votes does Todd Blanche need to be confirmed?

Blanche needs 50 votes in the Senate to be confirmed as attorney general. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority, but Sen. Mitch McConnell is absent, leaving Blanche two Republican defections short of confirmation.

What was the deal Blanche made to secure committee approval?

Blanche struck a deal with Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis to end the ‘anti-weaponization fund’, a programme Democrats opposed. The deal secured their votes in the Senate Judiciary Committee, which approved his nomination in a 12-10 vote on 4 August 2026.