Senate confirms Pam Bondi for attorney general, RFK Jr.'s nomination moves forward
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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 - 2h -
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 - 3h -
Senate confirms Bondi for Attorney General
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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 - 8h -
Watch Live: Pam Bondi confirmation hearing for attorney general underway
Pam Bondi served as Florida's attorney general and represented President-elect Donald Trump during his first impeachment proceedings.CBS News - Jan. 15
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USPS temporarily suspends accepting packages from China and Hong Kong
The suspension of international parcels from China and Hong Kong is effective immediately, the USPS said.CBS News - 56m -
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USAID putting nearly all staff on leave; overseas missions shuttering
USAID announced that all "direct-hire personnel" will be placed on leave with some exceptions for those on "mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs."CBS News - 2h
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Judge blocks transfers of 3 transgender inmates to men’s prison
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USAID announces nearly all direct hires will be placed on administrative leave
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5 Takeaways From Trump’s News Conference With Netanyahu
President Trump said that the United States should take over Gaza and forcibly relocate two million Palestinians. Leaders in Gaza and Arab nations immediately rejected the idea.The New York Times - 38m -
'Deranged' and 'problematic': Bipartisan lawmakers bash Trump's Gaza proposal
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US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong
It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.BBC News - 45m