Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has declared she will oppose President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche. Murkowski’s stance narrows the path to confirmation for Blanche, signaling increased resistance within the Republican ranks.

President Trump began his day in Washington, D.C., and was scheduled to hold a roundtable event at the State Department on American mining at 3pm ET on Friday, August 7, 2026. Following the event, Trump planned to travel to Bedminster, New Jersey, where he will remain through the weekend.

This development marks another challenge for Trump’s administration as it seeks to confirm key appointments.

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