WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department, Pam Bondi, faced questions on Capitol Hill Wednesday over her loyalty to the Republican president-elect, who has vowed to use the agency to pursue revenge on his perceived political enemies.

Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and corporate lobbyist, would be one of the most closely scrutinized members of Trump’s Cabinet if she’s confirmed to lead the department that prosecuted the once and future president in two separate criminal cases that never went to trial.

Dan Gelber after earning the endorsement of former Republican Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. As Florida attorney general, Bondi led a challenge brought by more than ...

Bondi was selected by Trump to lead the Justice Department after his first choice, former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration after a bombshell federal sex trafficking investigation

Dan Gelber after earning the endorsement of former Republican Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Before becoming Florida attorney general, Bondi spent 18 years in the ...

Dan Gelber after earning the endorsement of former Republican Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. As Florida attorney general, Bondi led a challenge brought by more than ...

Dan Gelber after earning the endorsement of former Republican Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Before becoming Florida attorney general, Bondi spent 18 years in the ...

“Henry C. Whitaker withdraws as counsel for the State of Florida because he is departing the Office of the Attorney General on Jan. 17, 2025, to pursue another opportunity,” said a brief filing submitted to the state’s high court Friday.

Ms Bondi’s rise has brought her far from Temple Terrace, the city where she grew up on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Her father, a teacher, was the mayor. While an undergraduate at the University of Florida she considered becoming a paediatrician. But she went to law school, and an internship at the state prosecutor’s office in Tampa sealed the deal.

Florida needs a new State Attorney General.On Thursday, Governor Desantis appointed our current Attorney General, Ashley Moody, to replace Marco Rubio in the Se

Tampa company iGas USA filed a petition against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2023 which is being defended by the U.S. Justice Department.

Florida's attorney general has a long history in Tampa, serving as a circuit judge in Hillsborough County. She was also a staunch opponent of ballot measures on abortion and medical marijuana.