Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is moving closer to Senate confirmation after formally rescinding an order that had created an “anti-weaponization fund,” a step that had drawn objections from some Republican senators. Bloomberg reports that two Republican senators are backing a deal with Blanche, which is expected to help advance his nomination as the next head of the Justice Department. TIME adds that Senate Judiciary Committee Republican holdouts indicate they received the written assurance they requested and are now prepared to support his confirmation. CBS News similarly reports that Blanche is on track with the rescinding action, which is cited as the basis for restoring Republican support. Across the coverage, the central development is that Blanche’s rescission addresses earlier grievances tied to the fund’s creation. TIME also notes that President Donald Trump is exploring ways to revive the fund, even as Blanche seeks confirmation following the rescission. Overall, the articles describe a confirmation process that is gaining momentum due to the rescinding and related assurances, while political questions about the fund’s future remain.