Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced her opposition to confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general, leaving Republicans without margin for error. In a statement, Murkowski cited Blanche's handling of Epstein files, immunity protections for Trump and his family, statements to anti-abortion groups, and targeting of individuals including senators. He later revealed in a dramatic decision he would vote to confirm Blanche despite some misgivings. Cassidy previously voted to convict Trump for inciting January 6 but cast the deciding vote confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Republicans hoped to confirm Blanche before the August recess.