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Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem only two cabinet members to be fired despite string of scandals facing male officials. Plus, why New Yorkers are swapping gas for induction stoves Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Donald Trump has been accused of running a “misogynistic administration” after Pam Bondi became the second woman to be fired from a cabinet already dominated by men. The US president dismissed the attorney general yesterday amid mounting frustration with her performance, especially over the release of files relating to the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move came less than a month after Trump ousted Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary after criticism of her management of the department and immigration enforcement. In a statement, Bondi said she was “thrilled” about “moving to an important private-sector role”. Who will replace Bondi? Trump said Todd Blanche, her deputy, would serve as acting attorney general. Lee Zeldin, a former New York congressman who now leads the Environmental Protection Agency, is said to be a top contender to replace Bondi. Donald Trump claimed responsibility for destroying Iran’s largest b

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Apr 21, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general | CNN Politics

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche traveled to Florida on Monday where he met with a new prosecutor tapped to handle one of the most important cases to President Donald Trump — the investigation into former CIA director and Trump…

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Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general | CNN Politics

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche traveled to Florida on Monday where he met with a new prosecutor tapped to handle one of the most important cases to President Donald Trump — the investigation into former CIA…

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Apr 19, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Harmeet Dhillon: DoJ lawyer a top contender for Trump’s retribution mission

Pugilistic presence has laid waste to civil rights decision – her take-no-prisoners approach has alarmed legal experts but earned president’s plaudits When Donald Trump abruptly fired Pam Bondi earlier this month,…

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Apr 17, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan | CNN Politics

The Justice Department has removed the career Miami federal prosecutor leading the investigation into John Brennan, after she resisted pressure to quickly bring charges against the former CIA director and prominent…

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Apr 13, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Judge tosses Trump’s Wall Street Journal defamation lawsuit, gives him chance to refile | CNN Business

A federal judge on Monday dismissed President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over its reporting on a lewd birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein bearing Trump’s name. US District Judge…

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Apr 13, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Melania Trump’s Epstein remarks turn up the heat on DOJ, Acting AG Todd Blanche to do more

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Apr 10, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Melania Trump's forceful Epstein denial draws bipartisan support from lawmakers

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Apr 9, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
US agency proposes rolling back rules for safe disposal of toxic coal ash

Advocates warn changes could increase risks of pollutants contaminating water and exposure to toxic waste The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed weakened rules governing the safe disposal of ash…

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Apr 8, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Ousted AG Bondi declines Epstein deposition, but lawmakers say subpoena still holds

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Apr 8, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Justice Department says Bondi won’t appear for Epstein deposition now that she’s no longer attorney general | CNN Politics

The Department of Justice said Wednesday that Pam Bondi will not appear for her upcoming deposition in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation given that she is no longer serving as the US…

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Apr 8, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Blanche argues Trump can influence DOJ investigations, including those involving political foes

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Apr 7, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Acting AG says ‘Nobody has any idea why’ Pam Bondi was fired except for Trump | CNN Politics

During his first news conference Tuesday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche showcased his loyalty to President Donald Trump while declining to answer specific questions about the war with Iran, why Attorney General…

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Apr 6, 2026·Ars TechnicaT2 · Outlet report
Trump's next budget once again calls for massive cuts to science

Congress rejected huge cuts to science in 2026, but Trump is trying again. On Friday, the Trump administration released its proposed budget for 2027. The budget blueprint includes significant cuts to NASA, but it…

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Apr 4, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump Wants to Start Privatizing TSA in Latest Budget Proposal

The White House released its budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year on Friday, which includes a massive increase in military spending and major cuts to FEMA, federal health agencies, and the EPA, among others. The…

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Apr 3, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
‘This is a recalibration’: Trump Cabinet worries no one is safe after Bondi and Noem firings | CNN Politics

When President Donald Trump ousted his attorney general, Pam Bondi, it sent a clear message to his remaining Cabinet members: The job security they’ve enjoyed until now is no longer guaranteed. Trump has grown…

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Apr 3, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Colbert on Trump’s Iran speech: old news ‘delivered by a narcotized turtle’

The late-night host reacted to Trump’s prime-time address on the war and his firing of attorney general Pam Bondi With most late-night hosts on holiday, Stephen Colbert recapped Donald Trump’s prime-time national…

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Apr 3, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Trump accused of running ‘misogynistic administration’ after Bondi dismissal | First Thing

Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem only two cabinet members to be fired despite string of scandals facing male officials. Plus, why New Yorkers are swapping gas for induction stoves Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox?…

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Apr 3, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
What B-52 bombers bring to the Iran fight and more top headlines

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNApr 21, 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche traveled to Florida on Monday where he met with a new prosecutor tapped to handle one of the most important cases to President Donald Trump — the investigation into former CIA director and Trump…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianApr 19, 2026

Pugilistic presence has laid waste to civil rights decision – her take-no-prisoners approach has alarmed legal experts but earned president’s plaudits When Donald Trump abruptly fired Pam Bondi earlier this month, he made it clear that…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNApr 17, 2026

The Justice Department has removed the career Miami federal prosecutor leading the investigation into John Brennan, after she resisted pressure to quickly bring charges against the former CIA director and prominent critic of President…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNApr 13, 2026

A federal judge on Monday dismissed President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over its reporting on a lewd birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein bearing Trump’s name. US District Judge Darrin P. Gayles…

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