--- title: "Susan Collins to oppose Todd Blanche for attorney general, imperilling confirmation" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/susan-collins-to-oppose-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general-imperilling-confirmati" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/susan-collins-to-oppose-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general-imperilling-confirmati" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/susan-collins-to-oppose-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general-imperilling-confirmati.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/susan-collins-to-oppose-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general-imperilling-confirmati" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-08-04T23:05:23.991Z" source_reported: "2026-08-04T15:04:38.000Z" updated: "2026-08-09T12:15:47.721Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 55 hype_score: 35 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-08T15:43:58.297Z" --- # Susan Collins to oppose Todd Blanche for attorney general, imperilling confirmation *Blanche secured committee approval but needs 50 Senate votes to be confirmed as Trump’s nominee* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Only one outlet, no named sources on the record in the body. - Craft 55 of 100, higher is better. Quotes used, but no right of reply or affected voices. - Hype 35 of 100, lower is better. Headline overstates impact without full context. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, leaving him two Republican votes short of confirmation. - Blanche was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee in a 12-10 vote on 4 August 2026 after agreeing to end the ‘anti-weaponization fund’. - Blanche needs 50 votes to be confirmed, but Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Bill Cassidy have not yet decided how they will vote. - Collins cited Blanche’s role in a settlement shielding Trump from IRS audits and a pledge to restrict abortion medication as reasons for her opposition. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced on 4 August 2026 that she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general. Blanche, the acting attorney general, was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier the same day in a 12-10 vote, advancing his nomination to the full Senate. He secured the committee’s approval after striking a deal with Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., to end the ‘anti-weaponization fund’, a programme Democrats opposed. Blanche needs 50 votes to be confirmed. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, but Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is absent for medical reasons. Collins’s opposition leaves Blanche two Republican votes short of confirmation. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Bill Cassidy, R-La., have not announced how they will vote. All committee Democrats opposed Blanche’s nomination, while all Republicans on the committee supported it. Collins, who is facing a competitive reelection campaign, said in a statement that she believes Blanche is a capable lawyer but that the Department of Justice has become increasingly political. She cited Blanche’s role in a settlement between Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service that shielded the former president and his family from audits, and his pledge to an anti-abortion organisation to seek a ban on mailing abortion medication. Collins also mentioned the now-cancelled ‘anti-weaponization fund’ as a reason for her opposition. ## What the coverage left out No centre- or right-rated outlet ran this story at all. None of the reports below mention whether Blanche has secured commitments from any other Republican senators beyond Cornyn and Tillis, or what arguments the White House or Trump administration officials have made in his defence. ## Who covered it Shares of the 147 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 34% (50) - Centre: 54% (79) - Right: 12% (18) 3 of 150 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-08T15:43:58.297Z. **Coverage watch:** closed. Checked 5 times; 3 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-10T12:30:39.734Z. Watch closed 2026-08-10T12:30:39.734Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated outlets reported that Republican senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. All 12 digests and reports carried this fact. The coverage agreed that Blanche needs 50 votes to be confirmed, with Republicans holding a 53-47 majority, and that Mitch McConnell’s absence reduces the margin to two defections. - CNBC and the Associated Press led on Collins’ and Murkowski’s stated reasons for opposing Blanche. Both outlets quoted Collins’ statement that Blanche’s actions had eroded the Justice Department’s independence. The AP reported Murkowski’s concern that the Trump administration could revive a fund for Jan. 6 rioters after Blanche’s confirmation. CNBC’s report included Blanche’s promise to an anti-abortion group to block abortion medication mailings, a detail absent from the other digests. - The outlets named the two Republican senators who had withheld support until Blanche agreed to kill the anti-weaponization fund: John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. None of the digests mentioned Blanche’s role in the Trump-IRS settlement, though CNBC’s full report did. The AP noted Democrats’ call for legislation to permanently bar the fund, an omission in the other accounts. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports agree that Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced on 8 August 2026 she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as U.S. attorney general. All ten outlets carried Murkowski’s statement that she lacks confidence Blanche would restrain the Trump administration’s policies. The reports also note Blanche’s confirmation now depends on Senator Bill Cassidy, as Senator Mitch McConnell is absent and Senator Susan Collins has already declared opposition. - Eight of the ten reports led on Murkowski’s decision as the latest Republican defection. The two full articles, from Battlefords NOW and KRDO, quote Murkowski’s concern that Blanche might revive a $1.8 billion fund for January 6 rioters after confirmation. Both describe Blanche’s written pledge to shelve the fund as insufficient to secure her vote. Reuters, Straight Arrow News, and the CNN-based digests also mention the fund’s role in Murkowski’s opposition. - The full reports name the senators who negotiated Blanche’s pledge, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, and state the Judiciary Committee approved his nomination 12-10. None of the digests mention the committee vote or the senators involved. The two full articles and the CNN-based digests specify the fund’s $1.8 billion value; the other digests omit the figure. ### Right - All 12 right-rated digests reported that Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced she would oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, joining Senator Susan Collins. This reduces the votes available to confirm Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump. - Nine digests led on the political impact: Murkowski’s opposition narrows Blanche’s confirmation path. Six named concerns about the Justice Department’s independence or politicisation. Three digests quoted Murkowski’s statement that she lacked confidence Blanche would act independently. - None of the digests mentioned any Democratic response or the timing of a Senate vote. The digests did not report any alternative nominee or the administration’s reaction beyond the confirmation’s imperilled status. **Settled coverage blindspot:** right. This finding was made after the coverage watch closed. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 2 - mixed: 15 - high: 66 - unknown: 5 - veryHigh: 61 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/trump-targets-lisa-murkowski-over-todd-blanche-in-gop-clash) — Trump Targets Lisa Murkowski Over Todd Blanche in GOP Clash - [KTOO](https://ktoo.org/2026/08/07/murkowski-says-shell-vote-no-on-blanche-but-his-confirmation-remains-on-track) — Murkowski says she’ll vote no on Blanche, but his confirmation remains on track - [La Opinion](https://laopinion.com/2026/08/07/lisa-murkowski-desafia-a-trump-y-se-une-al-rechazo-contra-todd-blanche) — Lisa Murkowski Challenges Trump and Joins the Rejection of Todd Blanche - [The Federalist](https://thefederalist.com/2026/08/07/today-in-republicans-being-useless-murkowski-tries-but-fails-to-sink-blanche-confirmation) — Murkowski Tries (But Fails) To Sink Blanche Confirmation - [Conservative Review](https://conservativereview.com/today-in-republicans-being-useless-murkowski-tries-but-fails-to-sink-blanche-confirmation-2677672638.html) — Today In Republicans Being Useless: Murkowski Tries (But Fails) To Sink Blanche Confirmation - [Anchorage Daily News](https://adn.com/nation-world/2026/08/07/sen-murkowski-will-oppose-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-narrowing-confirmation-path) — Blanche wins key support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy while Murkowski says she’ll oppose him - [Reflector](https://reflector.com/news/national/the-latest-gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-ll-oppose-blanche-s-nomination/article_21db4556-a51f-5c14-9d08-a517717a8653.html) — The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination - [Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer](https://messenger-inquirer.com/ap/elections/the-latest-gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-ll-oppose-blanche-s-nomination/article_b4653425-9375-5965-926f-4b2973ff3c32.html) — The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination - [American Faith](https://americanfaith.com/murkowski-torpedoes-trumps-pick-for-attorney-general) — Murkowski Torpedoes Trump's Pick for Attorney General - [Weatherford Democrat](https://weatherforddemocrat.com/texas/the-latest-gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-ll-oppose-blanche-s-nomination/article_4c441709-9a46-586b-ab7e-cee8c4c682e7.html) — The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination - [Spectrum News 13](http://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/politics/2026/08/07/sen--lisa-murkowski-says-she-ll-oppose-todd-blanche-s-attorney-general-nomination) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Todd Blanche’s AG nomination - [Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/07/repub/blanche-nomination-for-ag-in-doubt-after-alaskas-murkowski-says-shes-opposed) — Blanche nomination for AG in doubt after Alaska’s Murkowski says she’s opposed - [Bay News 9](http://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/politics/2026/08/07/sen--lisa-murkowski-says-she-ll-oppose-todd-blanche-s-attorney-general-nomination) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Todd Blanche’s AG nomination - [The Blaze](https://theblaze.com/news/anti-trump-republican-senator-vows-to-fight-todd-blanches-confirmation-because-of-course-she-will) — Anti-Trump Republican senator vows to fight Todd Blanche's confirmation — because of course she will - [Bizpac Review](https://bizpacreview.com/2026/08/07/another-republican-is-a-no-for-trump-pick-todd-blanche-1653790) — Another Republican is a ‘no’ for Trump pick Todd Blanche - [The Gateway Pundit](https://thegatewaypundit.com/2026/08/murkowski-will-vote-no-todd-blanches-nomination-attorney) — BREAKING: Crazy Murkowski Will Vote “No” on Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General – Gives List of Reasons for “No” Vote * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila - [UPI](https://upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/07/murkowski-will-not-vote-for-blanche/2091786110962) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Todd Blanche nomination; Sen. Bill Cassidy to vote in favor - [WCSH](https://newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/blanche-attorney-general-confirmation-murkowski-opposition/507-3835e55e-ff85-421f-93c2-163091314d93) — Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination - [ussanews.com](https://ussanews.com/2026/08/07/murkowski-defies-trump-again-on-ag-nominee-amid-plummeting-alaska-approval-ratings) — Murkowski Defies Trump Again on AG Nominee Amid Plummeting Alaska Approval Ratings - [The Daily Caller](https://dailycaller.com/2026/08/07/lisa-murkowski-joins-susan-collins-in-opposition-of-blanche-confirmation) — Lisa Murkowski Vows To Tank Todd Blanche Nomination - [The EagleHerald](https://ehextra.com/news/nation_world/blanches-attorney-general-confirmation-is-in-doubt-as-gop-sen-murkowski-opposes-his-nomination/article_7f972889-a861-5f73-a538-08344e6b324a.html) — Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/collins-and-murkowski-are-a-no-on-todd-blanche-it-comes-down-to-a-lame-duck-republican-b3029331.html) — Collins and Murkowski are a no on Todd Blanche. It comes down to a lame duck - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/collins-and-murkowski-are-a-no-on-todd-blanche-it-comes-down-to-a-lame-duck-republican-b3029331.html) — Collins and Murkowski are a no on Todd Blanche. It comes down to a lame duck - [Daily Montanan](https://dailymontanan.com/2026/08/07/repub/blanche-nomination-for-ag-in-doubt-after-alaskas-murkowski-says-shes-opposed) — Blanche nomination for AG in doubt after Alaska’s Murkowski says she’s opposed - [Idaho Press](https://idahopress.com/ap_news/us/the-latest-gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-ll-oppose-blanche-s-nomination/article_9898424e-0d34-5a82-a796-cab99e9b1d5b.html) — The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination - [Rutland Herald](https://rutlandherald.com/ap/national/the-latest-gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-ll-oppose-blanche-s-nomination/article_028f3fd1-85e7-5892-a1e5-6d508bda0117.html) — The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination - [PBS NewsHour](https://pbs.org/newshour/politics/blanches-attorney-general-confirmation-is-in-doubt-as-gop-sen-murkowski-opposes-his-nomination) — Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination - [Spectrum Local News](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/politics/2026/08/07/sen--lisa-murkowski-says-she-ll-oppose-todd-blanche-s-attorney-general-nomination) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Todd Blanche’s AG nomination - [Talking Points Memo](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/with-blanche-nomination-in-limbo-all-eyes-are-once-again-on-a-senator-trump-has-scorned) — With Blanche Nomination in Limbo, All Eyes Are Once Again on a Senator Trump Has Scorned - [arkansasadvocate.com](https://arkansasadvocate.com/2026/08/07/repub/blanche-nomination-for-ag-in-doubt-after-alaskas-murkowski-says-shes-opposed) — Blanche nomination for AG in doubt after Alaska’s Murkowski says she’s opposed - [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/noticias/eeuu/senadora-republicana-votara-en-contra-de-todd-blanche-como-secretario-de-justicia-de-trump-b3029377.html) — Republican Senator Will Vote Against Todd Blanche as Trump's Secretary of Justice - [Fortune](https://fortune.com/2026/08/07/murkowski-opposes-blanche-attorney-general-vote) — Murkowski defies Trump, says she will oppose Blanche's nomination as Attorney General - [WWAY TV](https://wwaytv3.com/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260807159300071) — Possibility of 'Trump Loyalist' U.S. Attorney Confirmation Failing... Ruling Party Opposes One Additional Member - [The Korea Times](https://koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260807/blanches-attorney-general-confirmation-in-doubt-as-gop-sen-murkowski-opposes-his-nomination) — Blanche's attorney general confirmation in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination - [ABC 36 News](https://wtvq.com/blanches-attorney-general-confirmation-is-in-doubt-as-gop-sen-murkowski-opposes-his-nomination) — Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination - [Breitbart](https://breitbart.com/politics/2026/08/07/lisa-murkowski-to-vote-against-nomination-of-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general) — Lisa Murkowski to Vote Against Nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General - [Chicago Tribune](https://chicagotribune.com/2026/08/07/todd-blanches-attorney-general-murkowski) — Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination - [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/lisa-murkowski-2677671129) — 'Absurd and unprincipled': MAGA meltdown erupts as GOP senator vows to block Blanche - [Watauga Democrat](https://wataugademocrat.com/ap/washington/blanches-attorney-general-confirmation-is-in-doubt-as-gop-sen-murkowski-opposes-his-nomination/article_408a31fa-42e6-5d32-8d7b-aa711228e1e7.html) — Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination - [Common Dreams](https://commondreams.org/news/bill-cassidy-todd-blanche) — 'Stand for Something!' All Eyes on Cassidy After Murkowski Says She's a No on Blanche - [Chronicle Online](https://chronicleonline.com/news/national/the-latest-gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-ll-oppose-blanche-s-nomination/article_cf5430ad-deec-53b1-8506-7724e1344798.html) — The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination - [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/6015981-live-updates-trump-iran-senate-todd-blanche) — Senate faces day of big votes with Blanche’s nomination on the ropes - [The Last Refuge](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/07/murkowsi-will-not-support-blanche-nomination-for-attorney-general) — Murkowski Will Not Support Blanche Nomination for Attorney General - [Alaska Beacon](https://alaskabeacon.com/2026/08/07/repub/blanche-nomination-for-ag-in-doubt-after-alaskas-murkowski-says-shes-opposed) — Blanche nomination for AG in doubt after Alaska’s Murkowski says she’s opposed - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/the-latest-gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-shell-oppose-blanches-nomination/article_563302c2-3396-5b88-912f-c9895236cacf.html) — The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination - [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/2026/08/07/the-latest-gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-shell-oppose-blanches-nomination) — The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination - [The Star Democrat](https://stardem.com/ap/nation/the-latest-gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-ll-oppose-blanche-s-nomination/article_0950e44e-6caf-5ae9-b755-7a679b0b0c54.html) — The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination - [VINnews](https://vinnews.com/2026/08/07/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski Says She Will Oppose Todd Blanche’s Nomination as Attorney General - [TelegraphHerald.com](https://telegraphherald.com/ap/national/article_f2dbd64b-9c7f-5291-84c6-15fc1cfa6681.html) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Missouri Independent](https://missouriindependent.com/2026/08/07/repub/blanche-nomination-for-ag-in-doubt-after-alaskas-murkowski-says-shes-opposed) — Blanche nomination for AG in doubt after Alaska’s Murkowski says she’s opposed - [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/politics/gop-senator-deals-crushing-blow-trumps-ag-nominee-alaska-lobbying-blitz) — GOP senator deals crushing blow to Trump's AG nominee after Alaska lobbying blitz - [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/08/07/blanches-confirmation-now-hinges-on-a-senator-scorned-by-trump--after-he-loses-another-vote) — Blanche's Confirmation Now Hinges On A Senator Scorned By Trump--After He Loses Another Vote - [The New Republic](https://newrepublic.com/post/214087/todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination-lisa-murkowski) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination on Thin Ice Thanks to Lisa Murkowski - [Georgia Public Broadcasting](https://gpb.org/news/2026/08/07/murkowski-will-oppose-blanche-nomination-narrowing-his-path-confirmation) — Murkowski will oppose Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation - [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette](https://post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2026/08/07/lisa-murkowski-todd-blanche-nomination-attorney-general/stories/202608070042) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/world-news/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general-12638584) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Prince George Citizen](https://princegeorgecitizen.com/world-news/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general-12638587) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [InnisfilToday.ca](https://innisfiltoday.ca/world-news/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general-12638584) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Mt. Airy News](https://mtairynews.com/ap/washington/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general/article_fd364a1e-f378-590d-80fb-b30a928c14ae.html) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [HuffPost](https://huffpost.com/entry/lisa-murkowski-todd-blanche-confirmation_n_6a75bcc3e4b04fcbf74e5811) — Lisa Murkowski Comes Out Against Todd Blanche, Putting Nomination In Jeopardy - [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/08/07/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general - [BBC News](https://bbc.com/news/articles/c0kme3114xko) — Cassidy says he will vote to confirm Blanche, likely saving his nomination - [KCRA 3](https://kcra.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WCVB](https://wcvb.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WLWT](https://wlwt.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WLKY](https://wlky.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [Koco News5](https://koco.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WESH](https://wesh.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WDSU](https://wdsu.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WTAE](https://wtae.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [KCCI](https://kcci.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WISN](https://wisn.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [KETV](https://ketv.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [KMBC](https://kmbc.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WPTZ](https://mynbc5.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WBAL-TV](https://wbaltv.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WVTM](https://wvtm13.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [KOAT](https://koat.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WAPT](https://wapt.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WGAL](https://wgal.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WXII](https://wxii12.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [WJCL](https://wjcl.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [KHBS](https://4029tv.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [MOR-TV](https://mor-tv.com/article/murkowski-opposes-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/73375170) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [CBS News](https://cbsnews.com/news/lisa-murkowski-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination) — Lisa Murkowski says she'll vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, imperiling his chances - [KVIA](https://kvia.com/news/noticias/cnn-spanish/2026/08/07/murkowski-se-opondra-a-la-nominacion-de-todd-blanche-como-secretario-de-justicia-lo-que-reduce-sus-posibilidades) — Murkowski Will Oppose Todd Blanche's Nomination as Attorney General, Which Reduces His Chances. - [kioncentralcoast.com](https://kioncentralcoast.com/t23/noticias-cnn/cnn-spanish/2026/08/07/murkowski-se-opondra-a-la-nominacion-de-todd-blanche-como-secretario-de-justicia-lo-que-reduce-sus-posibilidades) — Murkowski Will Oppose Todd Blanche's Nomination as Attorney General, Which Reduces His Chances. - [tippinsights](https://tippinsights.com/gop-senator-lisa-murkowski-rejects-blanche-nomination) — GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski Rejects Blanche Nomination - [Washingtonian](https://washingtonian.com/2026/08/07/david-hearn-canoe-guy-case-dropped-blanche-nomination-murkowski-maryland-politician-tree) — USA v. Canoe Guy Officially Comes to an End, Blanche’s Nomination Is Once Again in Trouble, and Maryland Politician Parks on a Tree - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/general-election/11050304/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general.html) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general - [Alternet](https://alternet.org/todd-blanche-2677670576) — 'All eyes on' Trump foe as senator throws major wrench in White House plan - [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/08/07/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general - [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/world-news/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general-12638584) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Jonesboro Sun](https://jonesborosun.com/news/national/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general/article_931b3d35-6df5-5bbe-8a94-f52a5afed7f5.html) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/government/2026/08/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general - [The Record](https://troyrecord.com/2026/08/07/lisa-murkowski-todd-blanches-nomination-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general - [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/08/07/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/aug/7/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-attorney) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general - [Axios](https://axios.com/2026/08/07/blanche-murkowski-ag-senate-confirmation) — Murkowski will oppose Blanche, threatening his confirmation - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/07/another-us-republican-says-she-will-vote-against-blanches-confirmation) — Another US Republican says she will vote against Blanche’s confirmation - [Straight Arrow News](https://san.com/cc/lisa-murkowskis-no-vote-leaves-bill-cassidy-holding-todd-blanches-fate) — Lisa Murkowski's 'no' vote leaves Bill Cassidy holding Todd Blanche's fate - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/another-us-republican-says-she-will-vote-against-blanches-confirmation-2026-08-07) — Another US Republican says she will vote against Blanche's confirmation ... - [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/world-news/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general-12638584) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/world-news/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general-12638584) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/world-news/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general-12638584) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Seattle Pi](https://seattlepi.com/news/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-a22378651) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [El Paso Inc.](https://elpasoinc.com/news/ap_wire/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general/article_0ae64911-12bc-588f-873e-095366a537ac.html) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/lisa-murkowski-vote-no-todd-blanche-attorney-general-rcna591326) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/08/07/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Newsday](https://newsday.com/news/nation/murkowski-blanche-attorney-general-nomination-fund-trump-o75607) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/murkowski-blanche-attorney-general-nomination-fund-trump-b0cc3ae3327648ad3cbbad9809040099) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [bastillepost.com](https://bastillepost.com/global/article/6066412-republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [KPRC-TV](https://click2houston.com/news/politics/2026/08/07/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/politics/2026/08/07/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general - [Orlando Sentinel](https://orlandosentinel.com/2026/08/07/blanches-attorney-general-confirmation-is-in-doubt-as-gop-sen-murkowski-opposes-his-nomination) — Blanche’s attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination - [The Daily Advance](https://dailyadvance.com/news/national/republican-sen-murkowski-says-she-ll-oppose-blanche-nomination-as-attorney-general-narrowing-his-path/article_2af78632-d89e-547d-9fe7-3fc4cb0f4c2a.html) — Republican Sen. Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche nomination as attorney general, narrowing his path to confirmation - [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/08/07/republican-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination-as-attorney-general) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general - [MS NOW](https://ms.now/morning-joe/watch/sen-lisa-murkowski-to-vote-no-on-todd-blanche-nomination-2510238275949) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote no on Todd Blanche nomination - [CNN](https://cnn.com/2026/08/07/politics/murkowski-blanche-nomination-vote-against) — Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation - [KRDO](https://krdo.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/08/07/murkowski-to-oppose-todd-blanche-nomination-narrowing-his-path-to-confirmation) — Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation - [KEYT](https://keyt.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/08/07/murkowski-to-oppose-todd-blanche-nomination-narrowing-his-path-to-confirmation) — Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation - [KMIZ](https://abc17news.com/politics/national-politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/08/07/murkowski-to-oppose-todd-blanche-nomination-narrowing-his-path-to-confirmation) — Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation - [KIFI](https://localnews8.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/08/07/murkowski-to-oppose-todd-blanche-nomination-narrowing-his-path-to-confirmation) — Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation - [KESQ](https://kesq.com/news/national-politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/08/07/murkowski-to-oppose-todd-blanche-nomination-narrowing-his-path-to-confirmation) — Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation - [CBS Austin](https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/alaska-gop-senator-says-she-wont-vote-to-confirm-acting-ag-todd-blanche-donald-trump-jeffrey-epstein-gop) — Alaska GOP senator says she won't vote to confirm acting AG Todd Blanche - [KGAN](https://cbs2iowa.com/news/nation-world/alaska-gop-senator-says-she-wont-vote-to-confirm-acting-ag-todd-blanche-donald-trump-jeffrey-epstein-gop) — Alaska GOP senator says she won't vote to confirm acting AG Todd Blanche - [npr](https://npr.org/2026/08/07/g-s1-137773/lisa-murkowski-todd-blanche-attorney-general) — Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support - [KPBS](https://kpbs.org/news/politics/2026/08/07/murkowski-will-oppose-blanche-nomination-narrowing-his-path-to-confirmation) — Murkowski will oppose Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation - [RedState](https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/07/murkowski-says-she-wont-vote-for-todd-blanche-n2205298) — Lisa Murkowski Just Reminded President Trump Why Republicans Can Never Count on Her - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/world/united-states/the-latest-gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-shell-oppose-blanches-nomination/article_7625246f-065b-574f-9303-65a6919d0cad.html) — The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/the-latest-gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-says-shell-oppose-blanches-nomination/article_a29ad22f-a461-5b45-b53f-6c90defc0936.html) — The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination - [NBC Boston](https://nbcboston.com/news/national-international/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-vote-against-todd-blanche-ag-confirmation-in-jeopardy/3993805) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy - [NBC Connecticut](https://nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-vote-against-todd-blanche-ag-confirmation-in-jeopardy/3762772) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy - [NBC Miami](https://nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-vote-against-todd-blanche-ag-confirmation-in-jeopardy/3843132) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy - [NBC New York](https://nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-vote-against-todd-blanche-ag-confirmation-in-jeopardy/6534585) — Sen. Bill Cassidy, a critical Republican holdout, backs Todd Blanche for attorney general - [NBC Philadelphia](https://nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-vote-against-todd-blanche-ag-confirmation-in-jeopardy/4444772) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy - [WTVR](https://wtvr.com/politics/trump-attorney-general-nominee-todd-blanche-loses-key-republican-support) — Trump attorney general nominee Todd Blanche loses key Republican support - [NBC Chicago](https://nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-vote-against-todd-blanche-ag-confirmation-in-jeopardy/3971877) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy - [NBC Dallas-Fort Worth](https://nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-vote-against-todd-blanche-ag-confirmation-in-jeopardy/4059558) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy - [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/07/lisa-murkowski-says-she-will-oppose-todd-blanche) — Lisa Murkowski Says She Will Oppose Todd Blanche - [KTVQ](https://ktvq.com/politics/trump-attorney-general-nominee-todd-blanche-loses-key-republican-support) — Trump attorney general nominee Todd Blanche loses key Republican support - [NBC LA](https://nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-vote-against-todd-blanche-ag-confirmation-in-jeopardy/3926717) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy - [NBC Bay Area](https://nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-vote-against-todd-blanche-ag-confirmation-in-jeopardy/4125061) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy - [NBC San Diego](https://nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-vote-against-todd-blanche-ag-confirmation-in-jeopardy/4058389) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy - [CNBC](https://cnbc.com/2026/08/04/todd-blanche-weaponization-fund-senate-confirmation.html) — Sen. Susan Collins will oppose Blanche, a critical blow for Trump's AG pick ## Questions **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. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/susan-collins-to-oppose-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general-imperilling-confirmati. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Susan Collins to oppose Todd Blanche for attorney general, imperilling confirmation", https://mediabias.news/politics/susan-collins-to-oppose-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general-imperilling-confirmati