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 Independent UK · Apr 4
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. International Business Times UK · Apr 3
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. The Times of India · Apr 3
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 Conversation · Apr 3
‘One reason only’: Donald Trump’s niece drops a bombshell about why Pam Bondi was really fired What does it say about you when your own family criticizes you? We Got This Covered · Apr 3
Pam Bondi’s firing doesn’t shake Thomas Massie, as he’s focused on the bigger picture: ‘I hope the next AG will…’ Will Trump’s next pick be better or worse for the Epstein investigation? We Got This Covered · Apr 3
Trump fires attorney general Pam Bondi: How Epstein files dogged her tenure at DOJ Donald Trump has removed Pam Bondi as attorney general after months of pressure over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and broader dissatisfaction with Justice Department actions, marking a major shift in the administration’s legal leadership. The Times of India · Apr 3
10 Photos of Todd Blanche: Meet Trump's Acting Attorney General Taking Over From Pam Bondi Meet Todd Blanche, Trump's new Acting Attorney General, taking over from Pam Bondi and leading the Justice Department amid political scrutiny. International Business Times UK · Apr 3
Epstein accusations and pressure from the boss: Bondi’s time as Trump’s chief enforcer From attempts to prosecute president’s foes to claims of a cover-up, attorney general endured tumultuous tenure The Guardian - US · Apr 2
Pam Bondi's Loyalty to Trump Wasn't Enough To Save Her Job Ultimately, Bondi's fulsome defense of the president could not overcome blowback over her handling of the Epstein files. Reason · Apr 2
Trump’s former hush money lawyer Todd Blanche is now in charge of the Epstein files release Blanche steered Trump’s defense in several criminal cases before he was tapped as the DOJ’s No. 2 The Independent UK · Apr 2
After AG Pam Bondi's Exit, Trump Eyes More Firings, Including Tulsi Gabbard and Karoline Leavitt According to reports, Noem and Bondi may not be the last this term. Trump is also reportedly considering replacing Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, as well as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Latin Times · Apr 2
Bondi firing a reminder that even ultra-loyalists get dumped by Trump Attorney general was key part of effort to go after enemies but even she could not satisfy whims of mercurial president The Guardian - US · Apr 2
Democrats cheer Trump’s firing of Pam Bondi and attack Epstein files ‘cover-up’ Hakeem Jeffries predicts Pete Hegseth could be next as party alarmed by damage done by ‘terrible’ attorney general The Guardian - US · Apr 2
Reason · Apr 2 Justice Department Drops 23,000 Cases To Make Room for Trump's Immigration Crackdown The agency refused to prosecute alleged national security, labor, and white-collar crime while increasing immigration cases, a new report finds.
The Independent UK · Apr 2 DOJ tells Trump he doesn’t have to follow law requiring him to turn over all presidential records President Donald Trump was previously indicted for retaining classified records at Mar-a-Lago after leaving office, though the case was later dropped
International Business Times UK · Apr 2 Who is Todd Blanche? Trump Chooses Pam Bondi Replacement as Attorney General Explore Todd Blanche's journey from a federal prosecutor to Trump's trusted legal ally and now the acting Attorney General, following Pam Bondi's removal.
International Business Times UK · Apr 2 What Pushed Trump to Finally Fire Pam Bondi? Eric Swalwell's Chinese Spy Ties, FBI Secrets and Epstein Fiasco US President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi following allegations she warned Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell about an FBI investigation into his ties with an alleged Chinese spy. The sudden cabinet shake-up also elevates Todd Blanche to acting attorney general amid wider administration changes.
Axios · Apr 2 Attorney General Pam Bondi pushed out Her exit underscores building scrutiny over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files.
Axios · Apr 2 5 moments that defined Pam Bondi's AG tenure Bondi's exit as attorney general has been long speculated.
Reason · Apr 2 A new report on section 702 of FISA from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Just in time for a Congressional vote this month on reauthorization of the vital intelligence program
Latin Times · Apr 2 From Trump Lawyer to Attorney General, Todd Blanche Takes Control of DOJ After Pam Bondi's Exit In a dramatic shakeup at the top of the Justice Department, President Donald Trump has announced that Todd Blanche will serve as the interim U.S. attorney general, replacing Pam Bondi and marking one of the most consequential personnel moves of his administration.
Evening Standard · Apr 2 Pam Bondi sacked by Trump as Attorney General Bondi removed from post following US President’s mounting frustration with her performance, including her handling of the Epstein files
Roll Call · Apr 2 Pamela Bondi, staunch Trump ally, out as attorney general President Donald Trump ousted Pamela Bondi as attorney general Thursday, closing out a tumultuous tenure punctuated by rolling controversies and attacks against the Justice Department’s traditional independence from the White House. Trump, who made the announcement in a social media post, said his former personal attorney, Deputy Attorney General Todd…
International Business Times UK · Apr 2 Former DOJ Lawyer Alleges Trump Pardons Included Individuals With Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Records Explore controversy over Donald Trump's pardons of January 6 defendants, including those with serious records, and Liz Oyer's testimony on justice and public safety.