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Blanche confirms ‘anti-weaponization fund’ dead, clearing path to AG voteTwo Republican senators who threatened to block the acting attorney general's bid to lead the U.S. Justice Department said Monday that they will vote to advance his nomination.U.S. NewsAug 3
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Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney generalTrump submitted Blanche's name to the U.S. Senate, the White House said, days after committing to nominating him. He has been serving as acting attorney general since April.U.S. NewsJun 8
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Pam Bondi spars with Democrats at Senate hearing, grilled over DOJ leadershipBondi brushed aside questions about her tenure and refused to answer when pressed on politically charged investigations, the firings of career prosecutors and other matters.U.S. NewsOct 7, 2025
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Trump picks Pam Bondi for U.S. attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrawsBondi, the former attorney general of Florida, is a longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial.U.S. NewsNov 21, 2024
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Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump’s attorney generalThe Florida Republican's announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department.PoliticsNov 21, 2024
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Trump taps Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard as intel directorIn selecting the Republican congressman, Trump passed over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned as being contenders for the job.U.S. NewsNov 13, 2024
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Parents of Jordyn Reimer ‘angry,’ ‘disappointed’ after meeting with attorney generalThe parents of Jordyn Reimer, who was killed by an impaired driver, are grieving a decision by Manitoba's attorney general not to make a move they believe would bring justice.CanadaJul 11, 2024
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U.S. attorney general won’t be tried for contempt of Congress, Justice Department saysAttorney General Merrick Garland will not be prosecuted for contempt of Congress because his refusal to turn over audio was not a crime, the Justice Department said Friday.U.S. NewsJun 14, 2024
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Canada has not done enough to fight growing antimicrobial resistance: AGCanada hasn't done enough to address a "concerning" rise in resistance to antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics, Auditor General Karen Hogan said Thursday.CanadaOct 19, 2023
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Family of Mi’kmaw woman who died in Nova Scotia jail sues province for negligenceThe family of a Mi'kmaw woman who died in provincial custody is suing Nova Scotia's attorney general and the province's health authority for negligence.CanadaAug 25, 2023
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