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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 — 2 Apr, 22:10
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ReutersVery High10h 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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BBCHigh1h 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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wsjHigh1h ago

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

Opinion | At the Supreme Court, Trump Courts Defeat  WSJ

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FTVery High46m ago

FirstFT: Trump ousts US attorney-general Pam Bondi

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h 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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NPRHigh1h 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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France 24High51m 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.

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h 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 Factual1h 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 Factual2h ago

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

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h 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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deadlineMostly Factual34m ago

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

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seeking-alphaMixed2h ago

Nasdaq gains from chip, AI-related stocks' recovery after Trump's speech

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zerohedgeLow45m 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...

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

Trump sacks attorney general, replaces with ex-personal lawyer

President Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General amid criticism over her handling of the Epstein files and failure to prosecute his foes. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-sacks-attorney-general-replaces-with-ex-personal-lawyer/

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Reuters2 Apr, 12:32First to report

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

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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

punch-ng2 Apr, 19:32

Trump sacks attorney general, replaces with ex-personal lawyer

Yahoo2 Apr, 20:03

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

berlingske2 Apr, 20:25

Trump presser på for flere aftaler med lægemiddelproducenter

seeking-alpha2 Apr, 20:34

Nasdaq gains from chip, AI-related stocks' recovery after Trump's speech

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

zerohedge2 Apr, 22:00

A Second Amendment Roadmap For The Next Attorney General

la-repubblica2 Apr, 22:01

Trump e lo stretto di Hormuz: la vignetta di Ellekappa

deadline2 Apr, 22:10Latest update

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