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Acting AG Todd Blanche pushed the DOJ to indict former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening the president with a seashell arrangement on a North Carolina beach after Pam Bondi was fired, accelerating a case that had stalled over interim-U.S. attorney appointment questions; the indictment was filed April 28 and hinges on leadership dynamics in the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Florida AG Pam Bondi accelerated federal animal-welfare enforcement as part of a swift crackdown after a Texas breeder faced state cruelty charges, coordinating a multi-agency operation that led to a dog breeder’s indictment for misdemeanor license issues and a felony wire fraud claim, with rescue dogs sent to Big Dog Ranch Rescue and public celebrations of the outcome. The episode, and Bondi’s broader strategy—often involving Simmons of Big Dog Ranch Rescue—has drawn scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest and the reliance on criminal enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act, which experts say is typically civil and may have been developed with less input from traditional animal-welfare groups. The piece also notes internal Florida allegations involving a rescue board member and argues the federal framework, staffing, and regulatory tools for animal welfare remain uneven, raising questions about the scope and transparency of this aggressive approach.
The Department of Justice says former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled House deposition on the Epstein files because she is no longer AG; the interview, set for April 14, will be coordinated with her personal counsel, and while some Republicans want her to testify, Democrats warn of possible enforcement actions if she does not appear.
The House Oversight Committee’s subpoena for Pam Bondi to testify about the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the Epstein Files Transparency Act remains unresolved after the DOJ says Bondi, now no longer attorney general, isn’t obligated to appear; the subpoena was issued in her official capacity, the committee hasn’t withdrawn it, and lawmakers press for next steps with potential contempt if she defies the order.
Three former FBI agents who helped prosecute Trump-era cases filed a class-action suit claiming their firings were illegal and politically motivated, citing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s CPAC remarks that the FBI had been 'cleaned house' and that no agents involved with the prosecutions remained. The suit names Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, alleges due-process violations and reputational harm from public statements, and argues the firings were part of a broader effort to target Trump-related investigations.
Three FBI agents fired last fall are suing in federal court, alleging their terminations were politically motivated retaliation tied to investigations into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The class-action seeks reinstatement and could extend to dozens more agents, naming FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi as defendants, and contends due process was violated and political bias influenced removals amid a broader personnel purge. The agencies declined to comment.
House Oversight Chair James Comer subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the DOJ’s handling and release of Epstein-related files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act; Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will give a closed-door briefing to committee members, following friction at a recent hearing and prior related subpoenas.
The Homeland Security Department plans to restore the Global Entry program on Wednesday after pausing it during the shutdown; a Democratic National Committee lawsuit seeks clarity on whether armed federal officers will be deployed at election sites; Attorney General Pam Bondi has relocated to military housing due to threats; President Trump has discussed Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
A federal judge ruled that Pam Bondi illegally split the New Jersey attorney general’s office to install three acting prosecutors without Senate confirmation, warning the leadership arrangement could jeopardize pending cases; the decision underscores ongoing legal challenges to Trump-era appointments.
After Kristi Noem’s ouster as Homeland Security secretary, Republicans on the House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions about how she handled the Epstein files; the move draws mixed reactions from GOP lawmakers, while Democrats push for Bondi’s testimony, though a date has not been set and support within the party is divided.
The DOJ proposed a rule to grant Attorney General Pam Bondi unilateral authority to block state bar ethics investigations into current and former government lawyers, signaling a broad effort to curb disciplinary oversight. Lindsey Halligan, the former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, is reportedly under a Florida Bar ethics inquiry prompted by the Campaign for Accountability and noted by the New York Times. Florida had indicated an investigation was pending, contrasting with Virginia’s stance to refrain from probing there. In an update, Florida Bar said it ‘erroneously’ stated Halligan was under investigation, leaving the probe’s status unclear and highlighting tensions between federal influence and state ethics oversight.
The House Oversight Committee voted along party lines to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for sworn, closed-door testimony about how the Justice Department has handled the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, with Rep. Nancy Mace leading the effort and five Republicans joining Democrats. Bondi could be compelled to answer more directly than in her February testimony and may face contempt if she refuses to appear, signaling ongoing GOP scrutiny of the Epstein case and the Trump administration’s handling of it.
The House Oversight Committee voted 24-19 to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for a deposition to examine the DOJ’s handling of its Epstein investigation and its compliance with a law requiring Epstein-related documents to be publicly released, amid criticism that the DOJ has not released all files and has removed tens of thousands from public view; four Republicans joined most Democrats in backing the subpoena, underscoring concerns about transparency.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced 30 new indictments linked to a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where activists disrupted a service and alleged the pastor was an ICE agent.
Rep. Thomas Massie said he has no confidence in Attorney General Pam Bondi after a combative House Judiciary Committee hearing over the DOJ's handling of Jeffrey Epstein documents, criticizing Bondi for dodging questions and using ad hominem remarks. The discussion focused on redactions in the Epstein files, the 2008 Epstein plea deal, and why some figures like Leslie Wexner were treated differently, with advocates pushing for transparency under the Epstein Files Transparency Act and victims seeking accountability.