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
Jan 15 Watch 5:22 Trump’s AG pick Bondi questioned about potential weaponization of Justice Department By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be the country’s top law enforcement officer, was interrogated by senators on both sides of the aisle Wednesday. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on the hearing for the attorney general nominee. Continue watching
Jan 15 WATCH: Bondi claims crime is ‘gonna go through the roof’ in California after wildfires By Joshua Barajas During her confirmation hearing, attorney general nominee Pam Bondi claimed crime will 'go through the roof' in California after last week's wildfires. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Durbin says he needs to know if Bondi would tell Trump ‘no’ if asked to do something illegal By Joshua Barajas Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., questioned U.S. attorney general nominee Pam Bondi in a confirmation hearing Wednesday held by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Bondi says there will ‘never be an enemies list’ at the Justice Department By Joshua Barajas Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and has been a longtime ally of President-elect Donald Trump. This is the first of two hearings the committee has scheduled for the nominee. Continue reading
Jan 15 Read Pam Bondi’s full opening statement for her confirmation hearing By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press “If confirmed, I will work to restore confidence and integrity to the Department of Justice – and each of its components,” Bondi will say in her opening statement. Continue reading