Key facts
- Todd Blanche has been confirmed as the U.S. Attorney General.
- The confirmation vote in the Senate was 50-49.
- Blanche had been serving as acting attorney general since April.
- President Trump indicated Blanche will determine the future of the "weaponization" fund.
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as the U.S. Attorney General following a narrow 50-49 vote in the Senate, primarily with Republican support. Blanche had been serving in an acting capacity since April. President Donald Trump has indicated that Blanche will be responsible for decisions regarding the future of the "weaponization" fund.