AP Top Political News at 7:56 a.m. EDT

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney generalA deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from TrumpWill Mississippi send a Black Democrat to the US Senate? Scott Colom says don't count him outTennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat'I’m very good at grass.' Why Trump goes into the weeds on one of his favorite topicsRepublican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio says Rep. Max Miller should leave House and end fall campaignSenate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questionsTrump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulationsIran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain in