Who Is Terry Cole? Pam Bondi Names DC ‘Emergency Police Commissioner’
Attorney General Pam Bondi has named U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) director Terrance “Terry” Cole as the new “emergency police commissioner” in the nation’s capital. Newsweek reached out to Bondi’s office via online form Thursday night for comment. Why It Matters In a news conference this week, President Donald Trump announced the decision to federalize […]
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Republican Calls For Pam Bondi to Testify About Epstein Files
Republican Representative Warren Davidson of Ohio said he’d like to see Attorney General Pam Bondi answer questions regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) handling of the investigation against deceased sexual offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Newsweek reached out to the DOJ via online form Monday night for comment. Why It Matters The Epstein case […]
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Pam Bondi’s Approval Rating Plummets Amid Epstein Controversy—Poll
Public approval of Attorney General Pam Bondi has dropped off amid the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, according to a new Atlas Intelpoll that shows fewer than 30 percent of Americans now view her favorably. Newsweek has filled out a contact request form on the Department of Justice‘s (DOJ) website for comment on Saturday. Why It Matters […]
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Pam Bondi Announces Jeffrey Epstein Update After Trump Request
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is prepared to ask the court as soon as Friday to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the investigation of disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Context Bondi made her announcement after President Donald Trump said he had asked her to […]
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Pam Bondi Faces Pressure From Conservatives In Epstein Files Fallout
By Peter Aitken is a Newsweek Politics Editor based in New York. His focus is domestic U.S. politics, but he has experience covering Foreign Affairs, Business and Technology. Peter joined Newsweek in 2024 from Fox News Digital and had previously freelanced at Business Insider. He has interviewed such notable figures as Benjamin Netanyahu, Gen. David […]
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Pam Bondi Clashes With Democrats at Heated House Hearing
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday faced intense questioning during her first congressional testimony since confirmation hearings as lawmakers challenged the Department of Justice‘s (DOJ) proposed $33.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026. The most heated exchanges occurred between Bondi and Democratic representatives, particularly House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro, of Connecticut’s 3rd […]
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Pam Bondi’s Brother Suffers Crushing Defeat in DC Election
By Sophie Grace Clark is a Live News reporter based in London, with a focus on crime stories. She has also covered politics and entertainment extensively. Sophie joined Newsweek in 2024 from a freelance career and had previously worked at The Mail on Sunday, The Daily Star, OK Magazine, and MyLondon. She is a graduate […]
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Pam Bondi Files Complaint Against Judge Over Making ‘Improper’ Comments About Trump
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a complaint filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg, appointee of former President Barack Obama, for “improper public comments” made about President Donald Trump and the administration. Newsweek reached out to a legal analyst via X, formerly Twitter, on Monday night for comment. […]
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