A parliamentary watchdog has recommended that future prosecutions relating to the Troubles require the formal consent of the Attorney General, as the government navigates legacy reforms.

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a narrow 50-49 vote after the administration dropped a controversial fund.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general along party lines after he agreed to rescind a controversial $1.8 billion fund.