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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawmakers that Todd Blanche, while deputy attorney general, led the handling and release of the Epstein files, a claim that could complicate Blanche’s confirmation as Bondi’s successor and keeps the spotlight on DOJ redactions and the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Former AG Pam Bondi said Todd Blanche, not she, led the release of the Epstein files and defended the DOJ's handling, noting she delegated oversight. Blanche is Trump's pick for attorney general, and Democrats want him and FBI Director Kash Patel to testify as scrutiny of redactions, Maxwell's transfer, and potential pardons in the Epstein case continues.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told the House Oversight Committee that the DOJ made redaction errors in its release of Epstein-related records, but she said the department produced all materials required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act and delegated oversight to Acting AG Todd Blanche. Democrats pressed Bondi on questions about Trump and Blanche's role, while Bondi defended Blanche and signaled willingness to pursue any evidence of wrongdoing. The hearing highlighted concerns about survivors’ privacy and DOJ transparency amid a broader political debate over the Epstein file release.
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testified behind closed doors before the House Oversight Committee about the DOJ's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, defending the department's release as transparent while lawmakers press for more documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act; transcripts or video may be released later. Bondi, who was ousted as AG earlier in Trump's term and recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer, is also set to join the White House AI advisory council.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the House Oversight Committee to defend the DOJ’s handling and release of Epstein-related files, arguing the department followed the Epstein Files Transparency Act and acknowledging some redaction errors; Democrats press for more documents and accountability amid ongoing scrutiny of the Epstein rollout, while Bondi’s appearance follows previous subpoenas and related controversy.
Pam Bondi will appear Friday before the House Oversight Committee to discuss how the Epstein files were handled, but the session will be a transcribed interview rather than a sworn, videotaped deposition, prompting frustration from lawmakers seeking fuller accountability and transparency into the Epstein case.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi says she is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer after a recent diagnosis following her departure from the Justice Department; she had surgery a few weeks ago, was fired by Trump in April, and has been tapped for an AI policy advisory panel. She is also set to testify before the House Oversight Committee about the Epstein files as a DOJ watchdog plans an audit of their release.
President Donald Trump has named former Attorney General Pam Bondi to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) as a liaison to the White House on AI policy, a consolation prize after Bondi was fired over her handling of the Epstein files. Bondi, 60, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after leaving the DOJ, and Todd Blanche has been serving as acting attorney general. Bondi’s appointment places her among top tech figures advising the White House on science and technology policy.
Pam Bondi, the former U.S. attorney general, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving the DOJ and is recovering after treatment. Details remain sparse and Bondi has not publicly commented. The disclosure follows her appointment to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and comes amid other health news affecting the Trump administration.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi disclosed a thyroid cancer diagnosis and is undergoing treatment, including recent surgery, saying she is recovering well; she is slated to testify Friday in the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein probe and has been reported to join the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, ousted from her role last month, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and is undergoing treatment, including surgery. She will join the White House's AI advisory council (PCAST) and is slated to testify about the Epstein files before the House Oversight Committee.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed she has thyroid cancer and is undergoing treatment, including surgery a few weeks ago, and is recovering well. She left the DOJ after being fired by President Trump in April, with Todd Blanche serving as acting attorney general. Bondi is slated to testify Friday in the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein probe, and Axios reported she will join the administration’s Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
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.