Pam Bondi named as Trump's new pick for U.S. attorney general

Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general, has been selected by Donald Trump as his new pick for U.S. attorney general. This decision comes after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration due to ongoing investigations that raised concerns about his confirmation. Bondi has been a long-time ally of Trump, endorsing him in 2016 and serving on his transition team. She has a history of defending Trump publicly and was previously considered for the attorney general position during his first term. If confirmed, Bondi is expected to align the Justice Department with Trump's interests, particularly regarding investigations into political opponents and the handling of cases related to the January 6 Capitol riot.