Blanche’s attorney general confirmation in jeopardy after Republican senators back away from Trump’s nominee – live

The Guardian is reporting that Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general is running into trouble. Republican senators Lisa Murkowski and Bill Cassidy have raised concerns that Blanche, who previously served as Trump's personal lawyer, may lack the independence needed to lead the Justice Department.

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