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Pam Bondi, a Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as his attorney general

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL BALSAMO and MICHELLE L. PRICE
Updated 4:02 PM CDT, April 2, 2026

▶ Follow the latest updates on Pam Bondi’s departure from the Department of Justice.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw large-scale firings of career employees and moved aggressively to investigate the Republican president’s perceived enemies.

The departure followed months of scrutiny over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation and failed efforts to meet Trump’s unwavering demands for criminal cases against his adversaries. As Trump’s own frustrations mounted, he began privately discussing firing Bondi, people familiar with the matter say.

“Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year,” Trump said in a statement. He added, “We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector, to be announced at a date in the near future.”

Trump named Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, one of his former personal lawyers, as the acting attorney general. Three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday that he has privately discussed Lee Zeldin, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, as a permanent pick. ...

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Judge denies DOJ request to revive Federal Reserve subpoenas

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Washington — A federal judge on Friday rejected efforts by the Justice Department to revive two subpoenas it served to the Federal Reserve as part of its criminal investigation into Chairman Jerome Powell and the Fed's building renovations, after the judge had quashed them on the grounds they were pretextual and not based on evidence of a crime.

"The Government's arguments do not come close to convincing the Court that a different outcome is warranted," wrote Chief Judge for the District of Columbia James Boasberg.

In January, Powell revealed that...
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Dem fundraising giant ActBlue rocked by allegations it misled Congress about foreign donations

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ActBlue, a central piece of the Democratic Party's fundraising infrastructure, potentially misled Congress when it said it was adequately vetting incoming donations, according to a new report released this week.

The head of ActBlue, a major nonprofit fundraising platform that helps steer donations to left-wing candidates and causes, wrote in 2023 to Congress — in response to concerns about the platform's ability to vet foreign donors — that it was taking all the necessary steps to ensure it was following the rules to ensure money from foreign...
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US pilot rescued from downed F-15E fighter jet in Iran, search for second crew member ongoing

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One of the pilots who flew an F-15 fighter jet in Iran has been rescued, a well-placed source told Fox News.

A search is still ongoing for the second crew member, the source said.

President Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident, which marks the first known loss of U.S. aircraft in Iran since the conflict known as Operation Epic Fury began Feb. 28.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and state media claimed to have shot down a U.S. fighter jet over central Iran, specifically in the mountainous Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad...
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Mamdani's 'gun violence' comments after killing of 7-month old baby spark outrage: 'Absolute disgrace'

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism from local politicians and onlookers on social media over comments he made that critics say places blame on guns rather than criminals in an incident involving the shooting death of a 7-month-old child in Brooklyn.

"This is not our first family to know this pain," Mamdani said in response to a 7-month-old baby girl, Kaori Patterson-Moore, who was killed by a stray bullet on Wednesday afternoon when a gunman on a moped opened fire on a Brooklyn street in a suspected gang-related incident.

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Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say

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Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.
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Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.
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President Donald Trump briefed on downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran

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President Donald Trump has been briefed Friday on an F-15 fighter jet that went down over Iran, Fox News has learned.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and state media claimed to have shot down a U.S. fighter jet over central Iran, specifically in the mountainous Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province.

Initial Iranian reports claimed the aircraft was an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter. However, subsequent photos of wreckage released by Iranian media suggest the aircraft may be an F-15E Strike Eagle, likely from the 494th Fighter Squadron...
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Trump cabinet shakeup expands after Noem exit, Bondi firing — who’s under pressure next?

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Kristi Noem is gone from the Department of Homeland Security and Pam Bondi is on her way out the door at the Justice Department.

It's not unusual for a president to shake up the cabinet ahead of crucial elections.

And that appears to be the case right now for President Donald Trump, who's saddled with underwater approval ratings and an unpopular war ahead of this year's crucial midterm elections, when Republicans are working to hold onto their slim House and Senate majorities.

The big question going forward: Who may be next on Trump's chopping...
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US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda

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The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
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Trump seeks massive $1.5tn for defence alongside cuts in domestic spending

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The president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.
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State top cop moves to crush alleged DHS records restriction as county denies ICE-out

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FIRST ON FOX: Montana’s attorney general is demanding a county reverse a policy the state's top cop denies Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to criminal justice data, warning the position is unlawful and undermines coordination with federal law enforcement, as a top local official pushed back.

Montana banned sanctuary cities under Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte's pen in 2021, and that policy also allows Attorney General Austin Knudsen to enforce compliance and investigate alleged aberrations under threat of civil action against any such...
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Trump eyes next attorney general as key GOP senator signals potential roadblock

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Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach

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Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.
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Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd

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Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
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American fighter jet downed over Iran, U.S. officials say

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An American F-15E fighter jet was downed over Iran, U.S. officials confirmed Friday, and a search and rescue effort is ongoing, sources said.

The F-15E is flown by a two-member crew.

Earlier Friday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard claimed it shot down a U.S. fighter jet over the middle of the country.

Photos and video were circulating on social media, shared by Iranian state news outlets, suggesting at least one U.S. C-130 aircraft and two Black Hawk helicopters were spotted flying low over central and southwest Iran in what was described as a...
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Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending

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Washington — President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — a 42% increase — while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%.

The White House released the 92-page budget request on Friday, accompanied by several summaries of the administration's key priorities across the executive branch.

The proposed increase for the military comes as the U.S. is spending billions of dollars for the war in Iran, and the White House is preparing to ask Congress for a supplemental spending...
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Holocaust survivor, 86, priced out of NYC says Mamdani skipped scheduled housing meeting

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As a toddler, Sami Steigmann survived Nazi medical experimentation. Now, at 86, he is struggling to find safe housing in New York City.

His situation comes as New York City residents face rising housing costs, despite campaign promises from city leaders to improve affordability

Steigmann, who has called New York City home since the 1980s, can no longer safely navigate his second-story apartment in Harlem. Earlier this year, he asked to have a one-on-one meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who ran on a platform centered on lowering housing...
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WATCH: House Democrat gets unexpected response when he asks constituents about voter ID requirements

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A Democratic lawmaker created an online firestorm after appearing to inadvertently make the case for stricter voter ID requirements while criticizing a Trump-backed election bill.

Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., repeatedly said Monday that Democrats were not against voter identification at the ballot box as he discussed his opposition to the SAVE America Act at a town hall with constituents. The Alabama Democrat, however, appeared to imply that the town hall attendees might have a problem with it.

"I’m of a different era, I’m of a different...
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Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
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Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.
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Italy part company with manager after failing to qualify for World Cup

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.
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Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts

  • News source: BBC News - World
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US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
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US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war

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Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.
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Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit

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The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.
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Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth's orbit ... in 85 seconds

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The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.
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