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Trump Ousts Attorney General Pam Bondi Amid Criticism

President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, announcing the shakeup in a social media post amid criticism over her handling of specific cases and failure to prosecute his foes.

2 Apr, 12:32 — 3 Apr, 00:08
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ReutersVery High12h ago

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say - Reuters

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say  Reuters

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BBCHigh2h ago

What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.

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wsjHigh2h ago

Opinion | At the Supreme Court, Trump Courts Defeat - WSJ

Opinion | At the Supreme Court, Trump Courts Defeat  WSJ

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FTVery High2h ago

FirstFT: Trump ousts US attorney-general Pam Bondi

Also in today’s newsletter: China hosts Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks, and Blue Owl struck by $5.4bn of redemption requests

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wapoMostly Factual1h ago

House members still want Bondi to testify about Epstein despite ouster

Several Democrats and at least one Republican on the House Oversight Committee say Pam Bondi must appear for sworn testimony regardless of her employment status.

By Maegan Vazquez

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

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 Analysis: Bondi firing a reminder that even ultra-loyalists get dumped by Trump Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, removing the nation’s chief law enforcement officer after months of mounting frustration over her handling of the Epstein files and her faltering attempts to prosecute the president’s political enemies. “We love Pam, and she will be transitioni...

By Lauren Gambino

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NPRHigh2h ago

President Trump ousts Attorney General Pam Bondi

Attorney General Pam Bondi is out from the top job at the Justice Department. President Trump announced the shakeup in a social media post.

By Ryan Lucas

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual56m ago

Trump unveils 100 percent tariff on drugs to push for pharmaceutical deals

US president has said that he will use tariffs to bring down costly medical drugs, but the impact remains uncertain.

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

Katie Couric claims Trump's team may want to 'f--- with our elections' ahead of midterms

Journalist Katie Couric criticized President Donald Trump's executive order on creating a nationwide eligible voter list and restricting mail-in voting.

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DWHigh1h ago

Macron dismisses Trump's 'inelegant' dig about his marriage

Trump took a dig at Macron while lambasting NATO, saying the French president's wife "treats him extremely badly." Macron rejected the notion that the Middle East conflict be treated as a "show."

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France 24High2h ago

Trump sacks attorney general, replaces with ex-personal lawyer

US President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday and named his former personal lawyer to serve as the acting chief of the Justice Department. The move, which the Republican president announced in a social media post, comes amid criticism of Bondi's handling of the Epstein files and her failure to successfully prosecute several perceived Trump political foes. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago

Tom Homan breaks silence as Pam Bondi fired by Donald Trump

Tom Homan has spoken out after Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as attorney general on Thursday, 2 April.

By Holly Patrick

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national-postMostly Factual2h ago

Trump ousts Pam Bondi as head of U.S. Justice Department after months of controversy

The president grew impatient with Bondi's lack of progress in prosecutions he demanded against his adversaries, and her handling of files related to cases involving Jeffrey Epstein

By Bloomberg News

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

10News at 2 (4/02): Pam Bondi Fired, Trustee Guilty Plea, Shopping Center Sold, School Intruder

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Fact check: Will Donald Trump fire Tulsi Gabbard after Pam Bondi? Here's the truth

Following reports of a potential replacement for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard by Pam Bondi, Trump has reaffirmed his support for Gabbard

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual26m ago

Trump raises pressure on Iran to make deal 'before it is too late'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday stepped up pressure on Iran to make a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war "before it is too late," a day after he warned that the US will hit the Islamic Republic "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks. Trump made the remarks in a social media post, where he posted a video of a bridge in Iran collapsing in a strike. "The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again -- Much more to follow!" Trump said in the

By The Korea Herald

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deadlineMostly Factual2h ago

Don Lemon Considers Presidential Run, Thinks He Could “Run This Country Better Than Donald Trump”

With the 2028 presidential election inching closer every day, Don Lemon is the latest public figure to flirt with running for office. The CNN alum recently teased “it could happen” as he feels confident he “could definitely run this country better” than Donald Trump, although Lemon is unsure about running as a Democrat. “I’ve never […]

By Glenn Garner

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seeking-alphaMixed4h ago

Trump to propose record $1.5T defense budget with focus on missile shield, ships

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swissinfoHigh10h ago

Swiss attorney general reports growing number of attacks on public officials - SWI swissinfo.ch

Swiss attorney general reports growing number of attacks on public officials  SWI swissinfo.ch

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual2h ago

Gold retreats as Fed rate hopes fade

Gold prices remain under downward pressure after US President Donald Trump's statement on the ongoing military campaign in Iran, which dampened hopes of an interest rate cut. Analysts predict a key support range of US$4,400 an ounce and 66,900 baht for the domestic price.

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zerohedgeLow2h ago

A Second Amendment Roadmap For The Next Attorney General

A Second Amendment Roadmap For The Next Attorney General Authored by Aidan Johnston via Gun Owners of America, President Trump campaigned on restoring robust protections for the Second Amendment. Yet more than a year into his second term, gun owners feel disillusioned, and many are planning to sit out the midterm elections. Having viewed President Trump’s election as a generational opportunity to course-correct, the stark reality is that not all that much has changed with respec...

By Tyler Durden

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punch-ngMostly Factual33m ago

EFCC moves to seize 57 Malami-linked properties

The EFCC is asking a Federal High Court for the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to ex-AGF Abubakar Malami as proceeds of unlawful activi Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-moves-to-seize-57-malami-linked-properties/

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senewebMixed12h ago

[Blog Post] Between bombs and jokes: Trump wages war against... everyone - Seneweb

[Blog Post] Between bombs and jokes: Trump wages war against... everyone  Seneweb

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Reuters2 Apr, 12:32First to report

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say - Reuters

seneweb2 Apr, 12:33

[Blog Post] Between bombs and jokes: Trump wages war against... everyone - Seneweb

2h later
swissinfo2 Apr, 14:05

Swiss attorney general reports growing number of attacks on public officials - SWI swissinfo.ch

5h later
la-vanguardia2 Apr, 18:44

Los fracasos que han hundido a Pam Bondi, la “patriota” y “amiga leal” que Trump ha despedido como fiscal general

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Yahoo2 Apr, 20:03

10News at 2 (4/02): Pam Bondi Fired, Trustee Guilty Plea, Shopping Center Sold, School Intruder

index-hr2 Apr, 20:14

Trump predlaže rekordni vojni proračun od 1.5 bilijuna dolara

berlingske2 Apr, 20:25

Trump presser på for flere aftaler med lægemiddelproducenter

seeking-alpha2 Apr, 20:34

Trump to propose record $1.5T defense budget with focus on missile shield, ships

The Independent2 Apr, 21:04

Tom Homan breaks silence as Pam Bondi fired by Donald Trump

hindustan-times2 Apr, 21:34

Fact check: Will Donald Trump fire Tulsi Gabbard after Pam Bondi? Here's the truth

national-post2 Apr, 21:35

Trump ousts Pam Bondi as head of U.S. Justice Department after months of controversy

wsj2 Apr, 21:36

Opinion | At the Supreme Court, Trump Courts Defeat - WSJ

jutarnji-list2 Apr, 21:36

Alex Jones pred milijunskim auditorijem: ‘Trump je bolestan, ima problema sa srcem i mozgom!‘

The Guardian2 Apr, 21:41

Epstein accusations and pressure from the boss: Bondi’s time as Trump’s chief enforcer

BBC2 Apr, 21:44

What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

NPR2 Apr, 21:44

President Trump ousts Attorney General Pam Bondi

el-mundo2 Apr, 21:44

La Federación de Músicos de EEUU defiende a Bruce Springsteen tras los ataques de Donald Trump

France 242 Apr, 21:54

Trump sacks attorney general, replaces with ex-personal lawyer

FT2 Apr, 21:59

FirstFT: Trump ousts US attorney-general Pam Bondi

Bangkok Post2 Apr, 22:00

Gold retreats as Fed rate hopes fade

zerohedge2 Apr, 22:00

A Second Amendment Roadmap For The Next Attorney General

deadline2 Apr, 22:10

Don Lemon Considers Presidential Run, Thinks He Could “Run This Country Better Than Donald Trump”

danas2 Apr, 22:42

Cene nafte u svetu skočile posle pretećeg govora Trampa o Iranu

DW2 Apr, 22:43

Macron dismisses Trump's 'inelegant' dig about his marriage

la-repubblica2 Apr, 23:00

Macron sugli attacchi di Trump: “Parla troppo, non è all’altezza”

balkan-web2 Apr, 23:00

Trump u kërkon mbështetësve të bojkotojnë koncertet e Bruce Springsteen

Fox News2 Apr, 23:00

Katie Couric claims Trump's team may want to 'f--- with our elections' ahead of midterms

wapo2 Apr, 23:27

House members still want Bondi to testify about Epstein despite ouster

Al Jazeera2 Apr, 23:38

Trump unveils 100 percent tariff on drugs to push for pharmaceutical deals

punch-ng3 Apr, 00:01

EFCC moves to seize 57 Malami-linked properties

Korea Herald3 Apr, 00:08Latest update

Trump raises pressure on Iran to make deal 'before it is too late'