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Was Pam Bondi Arrested? Contempt Hold and Possible Charges Explained After She Skipped Epstein Subpoena Hearing

Pam Bondi faces potential contempt of Congress for missing a House Oversight subpoena in the Epstein investigation. The next legal steps are explained.

International Business Times UK

Pam Bondi could face contempt charges over Epstein testimony after failing to show up for deposition

Former attorney general is ‘evading a lawful congressional subpoena,’ according to top Democrat on House Oversight Committee

The Independent UK

Quick Facts About Timothy Hudson: Anna Kepner's Stepbrother and Key Suspect in Her Cruise Ship Murder

Tragedy strikes as 18-year-old Anna Kepner is found dead on Carnival Horizon; stepbrother faces charges. Discover the investigation details and family impact.

International Business Times UK

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‘Will vigorously prosecute’: US warns against trading Iranian oil amid Hormuz blockade move

The United States has warned of vigorous prosecution for anyone involved in buying or selling sanctioned Iranian oil. This comes after US-Iran peace talks failed and the US announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, targeting maritime traffic linked to Iran. The blockade aims to prevent sea mines and…

The Times of India

Victims of Camp Lejeune’s tainted water inch closer to amends

Decades of anger and frustration are turning into cautious optimism for some victims of contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, as about two dozen of more than 3,700 lawsuits seeking compensation for damages appear headed for trial later this year in federal court in North Carolina. Once…

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‘H-1B workers ONLY’: US firm fined $313,420 after DOJ exposes illegal hiring bias

Amid the ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration in America, numerous independent reporters have taken on the task of exposing fraud by H-1B workers. One such New Jersey-based firm exposed by Blaze TV reporter Sara Gonzales was recently fined by the Department of Justice for illegal hiring practices.

The Times of India

Survivors of Epstein’s abuse accuse Melania Trump of ‘shifting burden’ on to victims

Outrage from survivors follows first lady’s statement calling on Congress to hold public hearings with victims of Epstein’s abuse

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Melania Trump just sided with MTG and her husband’s sworn enemies on the Epstein files. Who will Congress side with?

ANALYSIS: By trying to close the book on her part in the Epstein probe, the first lady might have opened a whole new chapter the president can’t control, Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK

Melania Trump Attacked: FLOTUS Labelled 'Diverted Blame' Strategy By Dead Financier's Victims

Epstein survivors have challenged Melania Trump's claim to be an ally, accusing her of shifting the burden of justice back onto them while the Trump-era Department of Justice and other officials still withhold key Epstein records, raising fresh questions about power, proximity and accountability.

International Business Times UK

‘There it is’: Trump’s real reason for firing Bondi is now clear as day, and Democrats are crying foul

The legal spotlight on former Attorney General Pam Bondi has intensified following the cancellation of her scheduled testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Originally set for April 14, this appearance was meant to address the Department of Justice’s handling of the extensive Jeffrey Epstein files.

The Mary Sue

Pam Bondi's No-Show in Epstein Probe Fuels Claims Her Exit Was Engineered to Dodge Testimony

Pam Bondi skips Epstein probe deposition after being fired, fuelling claims her exit was timed to avoid explosive testimony.

International Business Times UK

'Ketamine Queen' Sentenced to 15 Years in Matthew Perry's Case—Second Victim Revealed

Jasveen Sangha, the 'Ketamine Queen,' gets 15 years for Matthew Perry's death. Second confirmed victim Cody McLaury linked to her ketamine.

International Business Times UK

Second Amendment Roundup: U.S. Supports Rehearing in D.C. Magazine Ban Case

The issue is whether the invalid magazine ban infects the registration-licensing convictions.

Reason

The 4 Words Todd Blanche Says He'd Tell Trump If Replaced as Attorney General and They're Raising Eyebrows

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's declaration of loyalty to President Trump marks a shift from traditional political protocol, raising eyebrows and concerns.

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Pam Bondi will not appear at scheduled House hearing on Epstein files, DoJ says

Justice department says Bondi will not appear for House deposition since she was ousted as US attorney general

The Times of India

Nobody except President Trump knows why Bondi was fired, says replacement Todd Blanche in first press conference

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche held his first press conference after President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi last week and said he has no idea why Bondi was fired. But he said he would love to be the permanent Attorney General if the president decides; it would be an honor,…

International Business Times UK

Why Did Donald Trump Fire Pam Bondi? 'Sweetheart Deal' Claims Follow Appointment Of New Attorney General

Trump replaces Pam Bondi with Todd Blanche as Attorney General, as allegations tied to the Epstein case and political motives draw scrutiny.

The Independent UK

What the US attorney general actually does and what happens when fired

The attorney general is the lawyer appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate to lead the DOJ

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Pam Bondi's Portrait Found in a DOJ Trash Bin Hours After Trump Fired Her, Career Officials Quietly Celebrate Her Exit

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ends amid controversy, with her portrait swiftly removed from DOJ offices. Her handling of the Epstein files and internal friction marked her time in office.

The Times of India

Pam Bondi’s portrait found in trash can a day after Trump axed her as attorney general: Report

A day after US President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from office, a photograph showing her official portrait lying in a dustbin inside the Department of Justice (DOJ) has gone viral.

The Independent UK

New interim AG Todd Blanche says Pam Bondi’s firing not connected to Epstein files — and says no more will be released

‘So I think to the extent the Epstein files was a part of the past year of this Justice Department, it should not be a part of anything going forward,’ interim Attorney General Todd Blanche said

The Conversation

What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out

President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, only 14 months after she was sworn into office, making her time in the role the shortest in 60 years.

The Independent UK

The four words Trump said to Bondi on way to SCOTUS hearing revealed

Pam Bondi ousted and replaced by her deputy Todd Blanche after president reportedly grew frustrated with her leadership of the Department of Justice

The Guardian - US

Democrats vow to fight Trump’s ‘morally bankrupt’ request for billions in additional defense and DHS spending– as it happened

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The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert mocks Pam Bondi with an Epstein-themed farewell after Trump firing

US president fired the attorney general and loyalist in a major shake-up

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