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AG Pam Bondi Grilled on Trump and Judge Threats

10/8/2025

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Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a Senate hearing on October 7, 2025, about Trump investigations and judge threats.
She tried to limit questions from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse about judge threats.
She was criticized for a combative demeanor and avoiding questions on Trump’s influence.
Sen. Dick Durbin voiced frustration over transparency and accountability amid concerns about politicization and conflicts.

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Story summary

Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a Senate hearing on October 7, 2025, about Trump investigations and judge threats.
She tried to limit questions from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse about judge threats.
She was criticized for a combative demeanor and avoiding questions on Trump’s influence.
Sen. Dick Durbin voiced frustration over transparency and accountability amid concerns about politicization and conflicts.