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.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order terminating a controversial $1.8 billion fund following negotiations with Republican senators.

Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination faces mounting delays as key Republican senators stall the vote over demands for DOJ policy commitments.