How will Pam Bondi impact the Department of Justice

How will Pam Bondi impact the Department of Justice?

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will issue several directives to the Justice Department to "combat the weaponization of the legal system." Those include ending the moratorium on federal executions, ...

CBS News - 6h

Pam Bondi orders review of Trump prosecutions, focuses on "sanctuary" cities

On her first day as attorney general, Bondi issued orders to review Trump prosecutions and create a "weaponization" of government working group.

CBS News - 8h

Pam Bondi sworn in to serve as attorney general

President Trump joined Pam Bondi in the Oval Office as she was sworn in to serve as attorney general by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

NBC News - 14h

Pam Bondi takes reins at DOJ as FBI employees sue over naming of Jan. 6 investigators

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is being sworn in to lead the Justice Department a day after multiple lawsuits were filed by FBI agents and employees who investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol ...

CBS News - 15h

Pam Bondi confirmed as attorney general in 54-46 vote

President Trump tapped Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to lead the Justice Department.

CBS News - 1d

Senate confirms Pam Bondi for attorney general, RFK Jr.'s nomination moves forward

The Senate confirmed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the U.S. attorney general on Tuesday evening. The Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to advance Robert F. Kennedy ...

CBS News - 1d

Senate confirms Pam Bondi to lead Justice Department

The Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Pam Bondi as the next attorney general, giving her control of a Justice Department embroiled in controversy. The vote was 54-46. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) ...

The Hill - 1d

Will Pam Bondi be confirmed as Trump's attorney general?

A full Senate vote on Pam Bondi's nomination for attorney general is expected. This comes as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination advances out of a committee vote. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns ...

CBS News - 1d

Senate tees up final vote on Pam Bondi AG nomination

The Senate on Monday teed up a final vote on Pam Bondi's nomination to lead the Justice Department. The chamber voted 52-46 to limit debate. Absent an agreement with Democrats, that puts a final ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump is reversing the Justice Department's civil rights policies

Trump is reversing the Civil Rights Division's positions on major legal issues, including voting rights, abortion rights and DEI initiatives.

NBC News - 5d

How the Justice Department is changing under Trump

The Justice Department has fired more than a dozen officials who worked on former special counsel Jack Smith's team prosecuting President Trump. It comes just days after Trump fired more than a ...

CBS News - Jan. 27

Justice Department's memo on Trump's immigration policies reflects a major change

CBS News obtained a Justice Department memo directing local authorities to enact the Trump administration's immigration policies. Former federal prosecutor and independent counsel Scott ...

CBS News - Jan. 23

Trump administration directs Justice Department to step up immigration enforcement

The Trump administration is directing the Justice Department to dramatically boost its efforts on immigration enforcement, making it an agency top priority.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Trump executive order seeks review of political bias in Justice Department

The Department of Justice is already experiencing sweeping changes under the Trump administration. The president has issued an executive order taking aim at what he calls the "weaponization" of the ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons Erase Justice Department’s Investigation

President Trump’s pardons in the Jan. 6 case abruptly ended the most complex investigation in U.S. history. It also raised questions about what he will do next against a department he has said is ...

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Trump orders Justice Department to not enforce TikTok ban

The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Trump tells Justice Department not to enforce TikTok ban for 75 days

Trump signed an executive order Monday that gives TikTok a 75-day extension during which the U.S. will not enforce the law meant to force the app's owner to sell the company.

NBC News - Jan. 21

Justice Department Reconsiders NCAA Athlete Pay Settlement

The DOJ says an NCAA payment ruling for compensating student athletes may not be enough.

Inc. - Jan. 18

Justice Department says Alabama institutionalizes too many children with disabilities

The U.S. Justice Department says Alabama is unnecessarily institutionalizing children with physical disabilities in nursing homes and hospitals

ABC News - Jan. 16

Garland delivers farewell address at Justice Department

Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered his farewell address to the Justice Department before President-elect Donald Trump's administration begins. Garland called for discretion in enforcing the ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

Merrick Garland rebukes 'unfounded attacks' on Justice Department officials in farewell speech

In a farewell speech to Justice Department staffers, outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appeared to rebuke attacks from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies who have ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Garland stresses importance of 'independent Justice Department' in farewell speech

Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered his farewell address to the Department of Justice and emphasized the importance of the department's independence and reflected on his years of service.

NBC News - Jan. 16

NAACP Legal Defense Fund report finds Trump AG pick Pam Bondi ‘undermined’ voting rights

Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ), has a history of “undermining” voting rights, according to a report opposing Bondi from the NAACP’s Legal Defense ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Pam Bondi: 'There will never be an enemies list' within DOJ

Key nominees for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet, including Pam Bondi for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state and John Ratcliffe for CIA director, faced questions from ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

One Question for Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing: Will She Stand Up to Trump?

Pam Bondi cast herself as an independent prosecutor who would keep politics out of the Justice Department if confirmed as President Trump’s attorney general.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Pam Bondi takes her turn in the hot seat: From the Politics Desk

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi faced questions about Trump and Kash Patel at her hearing, but didn't appear to lose any support from Senate Republicans.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Key takeaways from Pam Bondi confirmation hearing

Senators questioned several nominees for key roles in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration on Wednesday, including his attorney general pick Pam Bondi. CBS News congressional ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi questioned on loyalty to Trump

While Democratic senators expressed concerns over attorney general nominee Pam Bondi's loyalty to President-elect Donald Trump at her confirmation hearing Wednesday, she promised that under her ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Pam Bondi ‘walks the line’ during hearing, won't say that Trump lost in 2020

President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, was questioned by senators on Capitol Hill over her denial of the 2020 election results and her loyalty to Trump.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Pam Bondi claims justice department ‘targeted’ Trump but says she won’t pursue ‘political’ prosecutions – US politics live

Bondi facing senators as Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and CIA pick John Ratcliffe also face confirmation hearings. Trump’s attorney general faces scrutiny at Senate hearing Who is Pam Bondi, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

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