President Donald Trump tapped Todd Blanche as acting attorney general after ousting Pam Bondi, but several contenders are emerging for the permanent role, including Lee Zeldin.
Pam Bondi is out as AG — here are the contenders who could replace her
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Fri 02:02 - Fox News
US Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche calls speculation surrounding Bondi's firing 'simply not true'
Fri 10:00 - Fox News
KARL ROVE: Trump dropped Bondi, but the real political fight is just beginning
Fri 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Midterm elections could accelerate Trump Cabinet restock
Fri 11:00 - Fox News
JONATHAN TURLEY: Why Trump fired Bondi and chose this moment for a Justice Department reset
Fri 13:23 - The Hill
Blanche: Epstein files 'should not be a part of anything going forward' at DOJ
Fri 14:47 - Fox News
Trump eyes next attorney general as key GOP senator signals potential roadblock
Fri 16:01 - Washington Examiner
Mike Lee denies interest in attorney general role: ‘I’m not going anywhere’
Fri 18:12 - Fox News
Pam Bondi is out as AG — here are the contenders who could replace her
Fri 21:31 - The Hill
Tillis sets Jan. 6 red line on attorney general nominee
Sat 01:17 - Washington Examiner
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rejects claims that Jeffrey Epstein was a spy