US attorney general designee Pam Bondi fended off onslaughts from California Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla at her confirmation hearing Wednesday, both of whom grilled her about President-elect Donald Trump.
Pam Bondi fends off onslaughts from Democratic senators in fiery clash during confirmation hearing: ‘Not going to be bullied by you’
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January 15, 2025
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