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Trump could keep an acting attorney general for months

President Donald Trump will have wide latitude to keep his preferred pick leading the Justice Department after his firing of ally Pamela Bondi, including scenarios that could entirely avoid a Senate confirmation process well into the future. Any permanent attorney general nominee could face a tough path to confirmation in…

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Pam Bondi Heartbreak: Body Language Analysis Revealed 'Desperation' Before Sacking

Pam Bondi's exit as Donald Trump's Attorney General followed months of reported tension over high‑profile cases, but a body language expert now says the signs of a rupture were visible on camera long before she was sacked. New analysis highlights Bondi's apparent efforts to win back Trump's approval and his…

International Business Times UK

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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House Members Push to Force Pam Bondi Testimony on Epstein Files Despite Ouster As AG

Members of the House Oversight Committee said they still want sworn testimony from former Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Justice Department's handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times

Justice Department says Pam Bondi won’t appear at Epstein hearing after Trump fired her

Ousted attorney general won’t comply with congressional subpoena because she is no longer in office, DOJ says

The Independent UK

Todd Blanche Says Donald Trump Has 'Duty' To Pursue and Target Prosecutors Who Indicted Him

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defends President Trump's pursuit of prosecutions against political adversaries, framing it as a constitutional duty.

International Business Times UK

Pam Bondi still has a month left at the DOJ but her deputy has already updated his job title

Bondi’s hasty exit comes as Todd Blanche has taken point on efforts to punish Trump’s foes

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Trump’s acting AG Todd Blanche defends president’s ‘right’ and ‘duty’ to investigate political foes

Trump’s former criminal defense attorney says he doesn’t feel ‘pressure’ to pursue cases demanded by the White House

The Independent UK

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,…

The Times of India

Pam Bondi Portrait Reportedly Found in DOJ Trash Just One Day After Trump Fires Her

Pam Bondi portrait reportedly found in DOJ trash just one day after Trump fired her as attorney general, with images showing it in a bin near the president's portrait

International Business Times UK

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy

As "No Kings" protests draw millions and institutional trust collapses, America's business leaders may be democracy's last credible line.

Fortune

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.

International Business Times UK

Supreme Court returns Bannon contempt of Congress case to lower court

The Supreme Court sent Stephen Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction back to lower courts Monday to address the Trump administration’s attempt to wipe out the case against the president’s former adviser. Bannon had appealed his conviction to the justices after both a federal trial judge and the U.S. Court of…

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Donald Trump mulls big Cabinet shake-up as Iran war backlash deepens: Report

US President Trump is reportedly considering a significant Cabinet reshuffle amid growing concerns over the Iran war's political fallout and rising fuel prices. Frustration over falling approval ratings and midterm election anxieties are fueling discussions about replacing senior officials, including intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard and commerce secretary Howard Lutnick. The…

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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

The Mary Sue

‘Trying to get her off the hot seat!!’: Trump axes Pam Bondi over Epstein investigation criticism and there’s little she can do

For the last two to three days, there has been significant chatter about Pam Bondi, with multiple sources, including CNN, reporting that internal conversations within the Trump administration are in progress to remove her from her role as U.S. Attorney General. As of this writing, Donald Trump, through Truth Social,…

International Business Times UK

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.

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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 Guardian - US

Bondi out, Blanche in: what will a new justice department head mean for the Epstein investigation?

Bondi, reportedly ousted due to her botched handling of Epstein files, is still set to testify before Congress on 14 April

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

We Got This Covered

Attorney General Pam Bondi gets the boot as Trump adds another name to his firing spree

Another Lackey, another firing. The spree has begun.

International Business Times UK

Pam Bondi, Steve Bannon, James Comey and More: Trump Loyalists Who Fell from Grace After White House Clashes

President Trump's abrupt sacking of Attorney General Pam Bondi highlights a pattern of dismissing once-loyal aides amid frustrations over probes and policies.

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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