Senate vote on Pam Bondi as US attorney general could put Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was heading towards a confirmation vote for Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening, potentially putting a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the helm of a Justice Department that has already been rattled by the firings of career employees seen as disloyal to the Republican president.
Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general
Pam Bondi's confirmation as U.S. attorney general comes at a time when the Justice Department and FBI are under close scrutiny by Democrats and Republicans alike.
Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general
The Senate voted to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general, making the tenacious litigator the latest official to help fill out President Donald Trump’s administration.
Pam Bondi confirmed as Trump’s attorney general
Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and a staunch loyalist to President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as attorney general by the Senate.
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The former Florida attorney general has faced tough questions from Democrats throughout the confirmation process.
Pam Bondi confirmed as attorney general in 54-46 vote
Washington — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Pam Bondi as attorney general, installing a key ally of President Trump's to take the helm of the Justice Department.
Senate confirms Pam Bondi as attorney general, installing Trump ally at top of DOJ
Ahead of the vote, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) urged his Democratic colleagues to support her.
Pam Bondi Confirmed as U.S. Attorney General in GOP-Led Senate Vote
The U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as attorney general in a 54-46 vote, solidifying President Donald Trumps influence over the Justice Department. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and longtime Trump ally,
Senate Democrats delay Pam Bondi confirmation, vote now expected Wednesday
In addition to sending out letters, Senate Democrats also consumed time on Monday evening in protest of a stop in funding for USAID. Instead of advancing Bondi’s confirmation Monday, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, a Hawaii Democrat, gave extended remarks questioning the legality of ceasing spending authorized by Congress.
Trump’s AG nominee Pam Bondi inches closer to Senate confirmation, passing key vote
Bondi, 59, was lauded by Republicans for her long career as a prosecutor but was bashed by Dems for her part in publically raising concerns over the legitimacy of Trump’s 2020 election loss
US Senate confirms Trump's nominee Pam Bondi as attorney general
The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. attorney general on Tuesday, propelling one of President Donald Trump's staunchest political allies to the top perch of American law enforcement.
U.S. Senate confirms Pam Bondi as attorney general
The U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi on Tuesday night to become the next U.S. attorney general and lead the Justice Department ...
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Bondi's critics also argue that her leadership could pave the way for the department to be used to settle political scores, ...