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Acting AG Todd Blanche confirms that he’s there to “execute the president’s agenda”

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was grilled by reporters on former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s abrupt removal. When asked why President Donald Trump fired Bondi, Blanche defended the decision, regardless of what Trump’s intentions may be for doing so.

The Mary Sue

‘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

Acting AG Todd Blanche Directs California Prosecutor to Seek Death Penalty for Three Alleged MS-13 Members

Last May, prosecutors announced charges against Dennis Anaya Urias, Grevil Zelaya Santiago and Roberto Carlos Aguilar in the killing of a former MS-13 member who was assisting law enforcement in a federal racketeering and methamphetamine trafficking case.

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'How Convenient,' Bondi Won't Testify in Epstein Probe as She's No Longer the AG—Escaping Accountability?

Pam Bondi skips a House deposition on Epstein files after her ouster, as lawmakers push to enforce testimony and reject claims she can avoid scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

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

Trump news at a glance: a tale of two ceasefires as US and Iran claim different terms

US and Iran can’t seem to agree on much of their fragile two-week ceasefire agreement – key US politics stories from Wednesday 8 April at a glance

The Guardian - US

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…

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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.

International Business Times UK

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

Pam Bondi defies House subpoena over Epstein files

Bondi previously told reporters she will "follow the law" in responding to a subpoena from the panel.

Axios

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 Guardian - US

Pam Bondi threatened with contempt after refusing to sit for Epstein hearing

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The Independent UK

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.

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Pamela Bondi will not appear at a House deposition over Epstein files

Pamela Bondi will not appear for her scheduled deposition next week as part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s investigation of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a panel spokesperson said Wednesday. The panel stipulated the April 14 deposition date in a letter to the then-attorney general last month,…

The Independent UK

DOJ launches investigation into Jan 6 star witness against Trump Cassidy Hutchinson: report

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified in 2022 that President Donald Trump knew his supporters would become violent at the Capitol

The Independent 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

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,…

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International Business Times UK

Supreme Court Clears Path for Donald Trump's DOJ to Drop Steve Bannon Criminal Case

The Supreme Court has allowed the DOJ to proceed with dismissing Steve Bannon's criminal case, potentially erasing his conviction related to the January 6 Capitol riot.

The Independent UK

Trump’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick expected to testify in House Epstein probe next month: reports

Cabinet member has denied any wrongdoing in relation to disgraced financier but has faced questions over their past association, particularly a lunch he attended on the latter’s private island in 2012

International Business Times UK

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

First Noem and Bondi, Now Tulsi Gabbard? Another Trump Female Official Trends As Unverified 'Firing' Claims Spread

Unverified claims that Tulsi Gabbard has been fired as DNI went viral on 6 April 2026, days after the White House denied such reports following the real dismissals of Noem and Bondi.

The Independent UK

CBS reveals how it will replace Stephen Colbert in late-night schedule

The new schedule starts May 22

The Independent UK

One Republican can be a major thorn in Trump’s side and put the kibosh on his nominees to fill top jobs

ANALYSIS: Sen. Thom Tillis and Trump have clashed repeatedly. But, Eric Garcia writes, the North Carolina Republican has the ability to block some of Trump’s most important nominees

International Business Times UK

Supreme Court Moves To Dismiss Steve Bannon Contempt Case In Major Blow To Jan 6 Committee

The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction to be thrown out, after the Justice Department moved to abandon the Jan 6‑related case it once championed.

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