The US Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as Attorney General with a 54-46 vote, largely along party lines.

Bondi, who takes charge during a tumultuous period for the Justice Department, faces the challenge of balancing Trump’s demands with legal and ethical constraints.

She has pledged to maintain the department’s independence, but concerns persist about potential political influence.

Bondi’s confirmation follows significant personnel changes, including the firing of prosecutors handling Trump-related cases.

Her tenure also raises questions about FBI leadership under Trump loyalist Kash Patel, as morale in the department is strained, The Guardian has reported.

Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, has ties to Trump, including a controversial $25,000 donation amid the Trump University scandal.

Written by B.C. Begley