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Bondi set to give testimony to Congress at first hearing since Comey indictment

Bondi set to give testimony to Congress at first hearing since Comey indictment

Summary

Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before Congress about the actions of the Justice Department under her leadership, especially following the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. The hearing occurs amidst concerns that the Justice Department is targeting those seen as President Trump's opponents. Bondi claims the department will no longer be politically biased under her lead.

Key Facts

  • Pam Bondi is the Attorney General and will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  • This testimony follows the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on charges related to false statements and obstruction of justice.
  • The Justice Department indicted Comey less than two weeks before Bondi's testimony.
  • Concerns have been raised about the Justice Department being used to target President Trump's perceived enemies.
  • Since Bondi became Attorney General, there have been significant changes in the department, including firing prosecutors and pushing out senior FBI officials.
  • Bondi claims she aims to end political bias in the Justice Department and ensure equal justice for everyone.
  • President Trump has publicly pressured Bondi to investigate his political adversaries.

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