Blanche's Bumpy Ride to Confirmation: A Cautionary Tale for Justice Department Independence The nomination of Todd Blanche to become US attorney general has been a contentious issue, marked by unexpected twists and turns.
At its core, this story is about the independence of the Department of Justice. Lisa Murkowski's decision not to support Blanche's confirmation has sealed his fate.
With only one remaining Republican vote needed to confirm him, it seems clear that Blanche will not be confirmed.