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Fetterman to Oppose Blanche’s Nomination to Head Justice Department
Fetterman’s opposition adds pressure as Thune can lose no more than two Republicans on Blanche’s nomination, with three GOP senators still undecided.
- Sen. John Fetterman announced on The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart podcast yesterday that he will vote against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's permanent nomination.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a razor-thin 52-seat GOP majority with Sen. Mitch McConnell absent, leaving him vulnerable to defections as he seeks confirmation before the five-week August recess.
- Sen. Susan Collins announced Tuesday she will vote no, while Senators Lisa Murkowski and Bill Cassidy remain undecided, narrowing Thune's margin further.
- Despite hardening opposition, Thune told reporters Wednesday he feels confident he has the votes to confirm Blanche, expressing his "intention and hope" to finalize the process before recess.
- Blanche's confirmation path began July 15, 2026, when he appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill to face questioning regarding his fitness for the permanent attorney general role.
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