Reporter’s Notebook: AG Bondi’s binder approach sparks political turmoil during hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s House Hearing Turns Chaotic Just before Attorney General Pam Bondi exited her motorcade and stepped into the Rayburn House office building, a large, stuffed white binder appeared out of nowhere. I was in the hallway with photographer Tom Williams, getting ready for Bondi’s entrance. He took the far side, while I […]
DOJ dismisses Democratic assertions that Bondi’s letter pertains to ‘manipulating elections’
Justice Department Responds to Democratic Claims on Bondi’s Demands The Justice Department is challenging assertions from prominent Democrats regarding Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent demands to state officials. They argue that these demands, sent over the weekend, suggest a quid pro quo—specifically, ending immigration enforcement in exchange for access to voter registration lists. A spokesperson […]
Frey calls for Minnesota’s involvement in the ICE shooting investigation and criticizes Bondi’s Department of Justice.
Minneapolis Mayor Calls for Investigation Oversight On Friday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey urged state investigators to join the ongoing inquiry into a recent shooting death, citing serious concerns over the events surrounding it. Officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have described the Trump administration’s perspective on the situation as “very concerning.” Frey’s remarks […]
Pam Bondi’s tumultuous hearing: Correspondence
Issue: Pam Bondi’s response to Democrats during testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. I was taken aback when Attorney General Pam Bondi responded to the questions from Democratic senators with personal jabs while her Republican peers stayed silent (“Bondi Grills,” Oct. 8). Now, it’s not like previous Congressional hearings have been peaceful. They’ve certainly had […]
Pam Bondi’s Chief of Staff Leaves DOJ
Chad Mizzel Departing from AG Pam Bondy’s Administration Chad Mizzel, Chief of Staff to Attorney General Pam Bondy, is leaving his position to dedicate more time to his family in Florida, as confirmed by officials. Mizzel played a key role in supporting the Trump administration’s goals, particularly in revealing left-leaning groups he believed instigated violence […]
Pam Bondi’s mistake regarding free speech was not a coincidence
Attorney General Pam Bondy is certainly not known for her subtlety. As Donald Trump gears up for a state visit to the UK, Bondy seems to be busy bringing over a rather controversial idea from there: the notion that “hate speech” should be recognized as a valid category of crime. This fits within a broader […]
Trump reacts angrily to ABC reporter regarding question on Pam Bondi’s speech.
Trump’s Tense Exchange with ABC News Correspondent President Donald Trump confronted ABC News correspondent Jonathan Carl on Tuesday, following questions about Attorney General Pam Bondy’s recent stance on addressing “hate speech” in light of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The interaction took place at the White House, where Carl asked, “What […]
Deputy AG Blanche asserts that hate speech is ‘definitely’ protected following Bondi’s comments
Discussion on Hate Speech Following Charlie Kirk’s Murder On Tuesday, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed the ongoing debate surrounding hate speech, asserting it is “of course” protected under the First Amendment. This comment came in response to criticism directed at Attorney General Pam Bondi after her remarks about law enforcement following the death of […]
Bondi’s comments on hate speech lead to a wave of backlash from conservatives
U.S. Attorney General Faces Backlash Over Comments Post-Shooting U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondy drew significant online criticism on Tuesday after the Justice Department indicated plans to “absolutely target” issues of hate speech following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. In a lengthy social media post, Bondy attempted to clarify her statements that had led to […]
FCC Chair Supports Free Speech Amid Conservative Outcry Over Bondi’s ‘Hate Speech’ Remarks
FCC Chairman Opposes Government Oversight on Online Speech On Tuesday, Brendan Kerr, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), voiced his opposition to the government’s proposal for regulating online speech. Speaking at Politico’s AI & Tech Summit, Kerr made it clear that he sees a significant distinction between speech protected by the First Amendment […]