Murkowski will oppose Blanche, complicating his confirmation

Todd Blanche's confirmation to attorney general faces unexpected resistance from within his party. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, per Axios, says she'll oppose his nomination, joined by Republican Susan Collins of Maine. The two GOP holdouts make Blanche's confirmation path increasingly difficult.

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