Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation

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What happenedCollins called Blanche “a capable lawyer,” but she said the Department of Justice (DOJ) under his leadership has “become increasingly political.”.

What changedThe center frames it as "Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation". The right frames it as "Collins drops the hammer on Trump's pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmation".

ConfidenceLow. Two-source or narrow-bucket comparison.

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Still Watching. The center frames it as "Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation". The right frames it as "Collins drops the hammer on Trump's pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmation".

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FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro)38m ago

Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation

Collins called Blanche “a capable lawyer,” but she said the Department of Justice (DOJ) under his leadership has “become increasingly political.”

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Fox News Politics2h ago

Collins drops the hammer on Trump's pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmation

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she will vote against Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general, citing the anti-weaponization fund and DOJ independence.

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