Blanche's Confirmation Hinges on a Senator Who Knows Trump's Power All Too Well The Senate's decision to table Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general has sparked widespread attention.
However, the real story lies not in the procedural delay itself but in what it reveals about the power dynamics at play. Sens.
Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, both moderate Republicans who have consistently demonstrated a willingness to challenge President Donald Trump's agenda, are opposed to Blanche's confirmation.