Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nominationKey Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is expected to announce whether he supports Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination, narrowing his confirmation path. Murkowski said Friday she’s concerned President Donald Trump’s administration could proceed with its…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentLisa Murkowskiattorney general confirmation
The Latest: Blanche's assertion of Trump tax audit immunity remains in placeA sweeping immunity plan Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche conferred on President Donald Trump, his sons and their businesses remains in place with Republican senators now endorsing his confirmation, potentially wiping away responsibility for millions of dollars of unpaid taxes. And while Trump said U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro “folded like an…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyJohn Kennedyattorney general confirmation