Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.

Bondi's appointment comes amidst a DOJ already troubled by the dismissals of career employees perceived as disloyal to Trump.

Pam Bondi is one step closer to becoming the next attorney general after her nomination cleared a procedural hurdle Monday.

President Donald Trump’s pick to head up federal law enforcement has faced criticism for maintaining a list of so-called ...

In March, Biden also directed the DOJ to co-lead a “Strike Force” to combat “price gouging,” an accusation he has leveled ...

Here are some of the actions Trump’s nominees could take on abortion, if confirmed, from HHS to the Justice Department.

Asked again by Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono, Bondi replied: “Joe Biden is the president of the United States.” Hirono said there is a difference between acknowledging who is president and ...

It was against this backdrop that Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii asked Pam Bondi about Trump’s rhetoric during the Florida Republican’s confirmation hearing. As NBC News noted ...

An interview with former prosecutor Mimi Rocah, who explains how Trump attorney general pick, Pam Bondi, exposed herself at her Senate hearing as an unreliable bulwark against his worst designs.

Dem. Sen. Mazie Hirono was ripped on social media for her opening question in Doug Burgum's confirmation hearing, asking him if he has committed sexual assault.

Bondi fielded questions on Trump during a confirmation hearing ... Sydney CarruthSydney Carruth is a digital assistant for NBC News. Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, pressed Burgum on climate change in ...

Senators will question Scott Bessent, Trump's choice for Treasury Secretary, and Doug Burgum, his pick for Interior Secretary ...