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Melania Trump just sided with MTG and her husband’s sworn enemies on the Epstein files. Who will Congress side with?

ANALYSIS: By trying to close the book on her part in the Epstein probe, the first lady might have opened a whole new chapter the president can’t control, Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK

Melania Trump Attacked: FLOTUS Labelled 'Diverted Blame' Strategy By Dead Financier's Victims

Epstein survivors have challenged Melania Trump's claim to be an ally, accusing her of shifting the burden of justice back onto them while the Trump-era Department of Justice and other officials still withhold key Epstein records, raising fresh questions about power, proximity and accountability.

International Business Times UK

‘There it is’: Trump’s real reason for firing Bondi is now clear as day, and Democrats are crying foul

The legal spotlight on former Attorney General Pam Bondi has intensified following the cancellation of her scheduled testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Originally set for April 14, this appearance was meant to address the Department of Justice’s handling of the extensive Jeffrey Epstein files.

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Pam Bondi's No-Show in Epstein Probe Fuels Claims Her Exit Was Engineered to Dodge Testimony

Pam Bondi skips Epstein probe deposition after being fired, fuelling claims her exit was timed to avoid explosive testimony.

International Business Times UK

'Ketamine Queen' Sentenced to 15 Years in Matthew Perry's Case—Second Victim Revealed

Jasveen Sangha, the 'Ketamine Queen,' gets 15 years for Matthew Perry's death. Second confirmed victim Cody McLaury linked to her ketamine.

International Business Times UK

Second Amendment Roundup: U.S. Supports Rehearing in D.C. Magazine Ban Case

The issue is whether the invalid magazine ban infects the registration-licensing convictions.

Reason

The 4 Words Todd Blanche Says He'd Tell Trump If Replaced as Attorney General and They're Raising Eyebrows

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's declaration of loyalty to President Trump marks a shift from traditional political protocol, raising eyebrows and concerns.

International Business Times UK

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Pam Bondi will not appear at scheduled House hearing on Epstein files, DoJ says

Justice department says Bondi will not appear for House deposition since she was ousted as US attorney general

The Guardian - US

Nobody except President Trump knows why Bondi was fired, says replacement Todd Blanche in first press conference

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche held his first press conference after President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi last week and said he has no idea why Bondi was fired. But he said he would love to be the permanent Attorney General if the president decides; it would be an honor,…

The Times of India

Why Did Donald Trump Fire Pam Bondi? 'Sweetheart Deal' Claims Follow Appointment Of New Attorney General

Trump replaces Pam Bondi with Todd Blanche as Attorney General, as allegations tied to the Epstein case and political motives draw scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

What the US attorney general actually does and what happens when fired

The attorney general is the lawyer appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate to lead the DOJ

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi's Portrait Found in a DOJ Trash Bin Hours After Trump Fired Her, Career Officials Quietly Celebrate Her Exit

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ends amid controversy, with her portrait swiftly removed from DOJ offices. Her handling of the Epstein files and internal friction marked her time in office.

International Business Times UK

Pam Bondi’s portrait found in trash can a day after Trump axed her as attorney general: Report

A day after US President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from office, a photograph showing her official portrait lying in a dustbin inside the Department of Justice (DOJ) has gone viral.

The Times of India

New interim AG Todd Blanche says Pam Bondi’s firing not connected to Epstein files — and says no more will be released

‘So I think to the extent the Epstein files was a part of the past year of this Justice Department, it should not be a part of anything going forward,’ interim Attorney General Todd Blanche said

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The Conversation

What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out

President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, only 14 months after she was sworn into office, making her time in the role the shortest in 60 years.

The Independent UK

The four words Trump said to Bondi on way to SCOTUS hearing revealed

Pam Bondi ousted and replaced by her deputy Todd Blanche after president reportedly grew frustrated with her leadership of the Department of Justice

The Guardian - US

Democrats vow to fight Trump’s ‘morally bankrupt’ request for billions in additional defense and DHS spending– as it happened

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The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert mocks Pam Bondi with an Epstein-themed farewell after Trump firing

US president fired the attorney general and loyalist in a major shake-up

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International Business Times UK

Pam Bondi's Final Meeting With Trump Turns Heated as She Begs to Stay—Tulsi Gabbard Rumoured to Be Fired Next

Pam Bondi's departure from Trump's Cabinet after a heated argument highlights instability in the administration. Explore the implications for the Epstein files investigation and potential replacements like Lee Zeldin.

The Conversation

Pam Bondi’s extreme political loyalty to Trump wasn’t enough to save her job

After President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, news reports suggested that she fell from grace, not for being too independent, but for not being effective enough at defending him and prosecuting his political enemies.

International Business Times UK

5 Photos of Pam Bondi and Donald Trump: Fired Attorney General Breaks Silence Following Brutal 'Axe'

Pam Bondi has spoken publicly for the first time since being fired as US attorney general by Donald Trump, praising her brief tenure and promising to keep 'fighting for President Trump' in a new private sector role.

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi vows to ‘continue fighting for Trump’ after being fired by him

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Euronews

Belarus passes bill to crack down on LGBTQ+ rights echoing similar law in Russia

Belarus decriminalised homosexuality in 1994 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but it doesn’t recognise same-sex marriages and lacks protection for LGBTQ+ rights.

Latin Times

From Trump Lawyer to Attorney General, Todd Blanche Takes Control of DOJ After Pam Bondi's Exit

In a dramatic shakeup at the top of the Justice Department, President Donald Trump has announced that Todd Blanche will serve as the interim U.S. attorney general, replacing Pam Bondi and marking one of the most consequential personnel moves of his administration.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Assasination Plot: Massachusetts Man Indicted For Vowing To Make Sure POTUS Is 'Dead By 2026'

A Massachusetts man has been indicted after allegedly threatening to kill Donald Trump by 2026, as authorities uncover disturbing posts and weapons.

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