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Republican Lisa Murkowski opposes Todd Blanche nomination for US attorney general

First publishedAug 6, 13:37 UTC
Last updatedAug 7, 13:30 UTC · 13m ago
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Senator Lisa Murkowski cited the Epstein files and President Trump’s I.R.S. settlement in her opposition.

Reported by 12 outlets — NYT US, BBC US & Canada, The Guardian US, ABC News, CBS News, and 5 more. See all sources ↓

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What's the story?
Senator Lisa Murkowski cited the Epstein files and President Trump’s I.R.S. settlement in her opposition.
How widely is it covered?
12 outlets, average source rating 7.4/10.
When was it last updated?
13m ago.
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    Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general

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    The Hill
    Axios
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    GOP senator deals crushing blow to Trump's AG nominee after Alaska lobbying blitz

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