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

The road to confirmation just got bumpier for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. After surviving a key committee vote on Tuesday, Blanche’s fate became even more uncertain as Republican leaders eye a full floor vote to confirm him. That’s because Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is not going to back him. "While I believe Mr. Blanche is a capable lawyer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has become increasingly political," Collins said in a statement. "Mr. Blanche has taken several actions that have