Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she plans to vote against Todd Blanche for Attorney General, becoming the first Republican to reject President Donald Trump's nomination.

Susan Collins says she will oppose Todd Blanche for attorney general, narrowing Donald Trump’s path to confirming his Justice Department pick.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee is expected to vote Tuesday to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department after the former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump secured the support of Republican senators who threatened to block his confirmation.

Hypothetically, if the president chose to fire a United States attorney, it turns out he's allowed to do that," Blanche insisted

The acting U.S. Attorney General is accused of privately informing faith leaders that he intends to target abortion access nationally

Todd Blanche’s attorney general bid faces a committee hurdle as John Cornyn remains undecided after questions over a $1.8 billion fund and tax immunity.