Pam Bondi

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Pam Bondi: From Trump’s Courtroom to the Courtroom of Justice!

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The U.S. Senate has confirmed Pam Bondi as attorney general, raising eyebrows and questions across the political spectrum. Here's the scoop!

In a decisive vote that echoes through the halls of power, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general and ally of Donald Trump, as the new attorney general. Winning the Senate's nod by a narrow but significant margin of 54 to 46, Bondi’s confirmation comes at a pivotal time as the Justice Department grapples with complex legal and civil rights challenges. Notably, this marks a historic moment as Bondi becomes the first woman nominated by a Republican president for this esteemed position in American history, showcasing a shifting narrative towards gender representation in high-ranking law enforcement roles.

Bondi, who played a prominent role as one of Trump’s legal advocates during his impeachment trial, is no stranger to the spotlight. Her steadfast loyalty to the former president has raised both eyebrows and questions regarding potential biases in her new role overseeing the department's diverse challenges. Critics, including the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, have voiced strong concerns about her confirmation, citing her previous stances on civil rights issues. The sentiment highlights the continuing divide in U.S. political and social landscapes as new leadership takes the reins.

As she steps into her new role, Bondi will be supported by a trio of seasoned legal professionals, fostering an atmosphere teetering between affiliation and accountability. Her tenure promises to navigate the intricacies of justice with an unwavering focus on executive priorities, yet the long-term implications of her appointments and legal stances will undoubtedly be under scrutiny. It seems Bondi's journey combines legal expertise with political allegiance, making for a powder keg of potential developments within the Justice Department.

Interestingly, while Pam Bondi is moving up in the world of law enforcement, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making headlines as well, having just cleared his first vote toward confirmation as health secretary. It's a political pairing that seems straight out of a dramatic courtroom thriller, where allies and adversaries alike are poised for showdowns. If nothing else, the world of politics is proving to be as dramatic as any courtroom drama!

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Le Sénat américain confirme Pam Bondi à la tête du département de ... (La Presse)

Cette fidèle de Donald Trump était l'une de ses avocates lors de son procès en destitution au Sénat en 2020. Elle sera secondée au département par trois des ...

Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general (NPR)

Bondi was confirmed by a vote of 54 to 46, and will now take the reins at the Justice Department at a moment when it is facing questions about the risk of ...

Le Sénat confirme Pam Bondi au poste de procureure générale des ... (Le Droit)

Le Sénat a confirmé Pam Bondi au poste de procureure générale des États-Unis mardi soir, plaçant une alliée de longue date de Donald Trump à la tête d'un ...

Senate confirms Pam Bondi as attorney general (The 19th News)

The former Florida attorney general is the first woman nominated by a Republican president to serve in the position.

Civil Rights Coalition Condemns Confirmation of Pam Bondi as ... (Civilrights.org)

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Pam Bondi.

Pam Bondi confirmed as attorney general in 54-46 vote (CBS News)

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

U.S. Senate confirms Florida's Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general ... (Ohio Capital Journal)

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted in favor of Bondi's confirmation. Bondi easily gained the support of the Republican-led Senate Committee on ...

US Senate confirms Trump nominee Pam Bondi as attorney general (The Guardian)

Bondi approved 54-46 as staunch political ally of president propelled to top perch of US law enforcement.

Grassley Welcomes Pam Bondi's Confirmation as U.S. Attorney ... (Meeting | Hearings | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary)

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released the following statement regarding the Senate's confirmation of Pam Bondi ...

Le Sénat américain confirme Pam Bondi à la tête du ministère de la ... (lalibre.be)

Cette fidèle de Donald Trump était l'une de ses avocates lors de son procès en destitution au Sénat en 2020. Elle sera secondée au ministère par trois des ...

RFK Jr clears first vote towards confirmation as health secretary (BBC News)

Kennedy won the support of Republicans on a Senate committee including Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor who had expressed scepticism.

Le Sénat Américain Confirme La Nomination De Mme Pam Bondi ... (Zonebourse.com)

LE SÉNAT AMÉRICAIN CONFIRME LA NOMINATION DE PAM BONDI AU POSTE D'ATTORNEY GENERAL ... -Le 05 février 2025 à 01:50 - Zonebourse.

Pam Bondi becomes third female US attorney general. See how ... (Tallahassee.com)

U.S. Senate votes 54-46 to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general. Florida's senators, both Republicans, voted for Bondi's confirmation. Janet Reno was the first ...

Le Sénat américain confirme la nomination de Pam Bondi au poste ... (Centre d'Informations Internet de Chine)

Fin novembre, le président élu Donald Trump avait désigné pour ce poste Mme Bondi qui a été procureure générale de Floride de 2011 à 2019, en remplacement de ...

Pam Bondi is sworn in as attorney general as the Justice ... (Toronto Star)

Before Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered the oath of office, Trump praised Bondi's record as a prosecutor and said she will restore “fair, ...

Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general (WUNC)

Bondi was confirmed by a vote of 54-46, and will now take the reins at the Justice Department at a moment when it is facing questions about the risk of ...

Pam Bondi expected to move quickly to assert control of Justice ... (CNN)

Newly confirmed Attorney General Pam Bondi will arrive for her first day at the Justice Department Wednesday amid a firestorm over firings of agents and ...

U.S. Senate confirms Florida's Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general ... (Tennessee Lookout)

The U.S. Senate Tuesday night confirmed Florida prosecutor Pam Bondi Tuesday as the attorney general of the United States.

U.S. Senate confirms Florida's Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general ... (Wisconsin Examiner)

Democrats spoke out against Bondi, highlighting her indirect response to questions over who won the 2020 election.

Pam Bondi sworn in as attorney general; Justice Department braces ... (WPTV.com)

Pam Bondi was sworn in Wednesday as attorney general, taking charge of the Justice Department as it braces for upheaval with President Donald Trump.

Pam Bondi is sworn in as attorney general as the Justice ... (ABC News)

Before Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered the oath of office, Trump praised Bondi's record as a prosecutor and said she will “end the ...

Durbin Votes Against Pam Bondi To Be Attorney General | U.S. ... (Senator Dick Durbin)

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today voted against President Trump's pick to ...

New Attorney General Pam Bondi orders review of Trump cases as ... (KGET 17)

Before Bondi was sworn by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the Oval Office early Wednesday, Trump praised Bondi's record as a prosecutor and said she ...

New Attorney General Pam Bondi orders review of Trump cases as ... (Toronto Star)

The Senate confirmed Bondi, who was Florida's first female attorney general before becoming a lobbyist, in a 54-46 vote Tuesday that was almost entirely ...

Pam Bondi issued a flurry of orders on Day 1 as Trump's attorney ... (Politico)

Pam Bondi is officially in control of the Justice Department — and she's gone right to work. President Donald Trump's attorney general issued a flurry of ...

New Attorney General Pam Bondi orders review of Trump cases as ... (Federal News Network)

New Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered a review of the federal prosecution of Donald Trump as she unveiled a series of directives designed to overhaul a ...

Pam Bondi Instructs Trump DOJ to Criminally Investigate ... (Slate Magazine)

Civil rights advocates may well file suit immediately against the Justice Department to secure an injunction.

Attorney General Pam Bondi sworn in, vows to end 'weaponization ... (USA TODAY)

The former Trump defense lawyer and Florida attorney general issues a raft of new orders, undoing a broad array of Biden administration policies.

US Senate confirms Trump's nominee Pam Bondi as attorney general (Reuters)

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 ...

New Attorney General Pam Bondi moves to align Justice ... (WUSF News)

With hours of taking her oath, Bondi established a task force to examine the alleged weaponization of the justice Department against conservatives and ...

Pam Bondi sworn in as US attorney general as Justice Department braces for major shakeup (Spectrum News)

Pam Bondi is sworn in as attorney general by Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas (right) as President Donald Trump, partner John Wakefield and mother Patsy Bondi, look on, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in ...