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

Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general, has been selected by Donald Trump to be the U.S. attorney general. This decision comes after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration due to legal issues. Bondi has been a long-time ally of Trump. Bondi gained national attention for her support of Trump during the 2016 election and served on his transition team. She has a history of involvement in legal and political matters, including lobbying and defending Trump during his impeachment trial. If confirmed, Bondi is expected to lead a Justice Department that may shift focus on civil rights and the prosecution of January 6 defendants. Her past actions, including a controversial donation from Trump, have drawn scrutiny but were not deemed criminal.