Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. attorney general. The appointment, supported by President Trump, raises concerns about the department's independence due to past firings over investigations into the Capitol attack. Bondi brings ties to Trump, including his media company.

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. attorney general on Tuesday, establishing one of President Donald Trump's closest allies as the head of American law enforcement.
The confirmation vote was 54-46, with Democratic Senator John Fetterman joining Republicans. This decision strengthens Trump's influence over the Justice Department, which has faced recent cuts affecting prosecutors and FBI agents involved in the Capitol attack investigation.
Bondi pledged to preserve the department's independence during her confirmation hearing but skepticism remains about her ability to resist President Trump's directives. Previously, she defended Trump during his first impeachment trial and has supported his voter fraud claims.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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