Mar 27 Bondi signals chat investigation unlikely, despite long history of similar inquiries By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Multiple high-profile figures have found themselves under investigation in recent years over their handling of government secrets. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 7:00 Trump’s pushback on judges challenges U.S. system of checks and balances By Laura Barrón-López, Doug Adams, Shrai Popat President Trump called for the impeachment of the judge who ordered a halt to the deportations of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants. The threat comes after Judge James Boasberg also scolded the administration for failing to answer questions about the deportations. Continue watching
Feb 26 NYC Mayor Adams asks judge to dismiss criminal case, claiming prosecutorial misconduct By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press In papers filed in Manhattan federal court, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' lawyers alleged that the misconduct occurred when the government publicly leaked a letter then-U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi explaining why charges should… Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Bondi announces lawsuit against New York over immigration enforcement By Associated Press On Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit against the state of New York and top officials over a state law that allows New Yorkers to get driver’s licenses without having to prove they are in the country legally. Continue reading
Feb 11 Trump ally Steve Bannon pleads guilty to fraud, avoids jail time in border wall fraud case By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, reached a plea agreement that spares him from jail time in the "We Build the Wall" scheme as long as he stays out of trouble. Continue reading
Feb 07 Trump administration ends Biden-era task force aimed at seizing Russian oligarchs’ assets By Fatima Hussein, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The move to disband Task Force KleptoCapture is one of several moves undertaken by the Justice Department under the new leadership of Attorney General Pam Bondi that presage a different approach toward Russia and national security issues. Continue reading
Feb 05 Bondi orders review of Trump cases after being sworn in as attorney general By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Attorney General Pam Bondi called for the creation of “weaponization working group” that will examine the work of special counsel Jack Smith, who charged Trump in two criminal cases. Continue reading
Jan 22 Key career officials at Justice Department reassigned to different positions, AP sources say By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department has reassigned key senior officials across multiple divisions as part of a leadership shakeup ahead of the expected confirmation of President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi. Continue reading
Jan 16 Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will fill Marco Rubio’s Senate seat By Kate Payne, Stephany Matat, Associated Press Moody isn’t the state’s only AG to use the office as a stepping stone to a national post. Her predecessor, Pam Bondi, is Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department and is testifying Thursday in the Senate. Continue reading
Jan 16 WATCH: Witnesses testify about Bondi in Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general — Day 2 By Molly Finnegan Bondi's second day of confirmation hearings featured witnesses called by both Democrats and Republicans. Continue reading