Lawmakers Question Bondi Over Justice Dept. Under Her Watch

Lawmakers questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi during a congressional hearing in Washington D.C. on Tuesday regarding the Justice Department's operations under her leadership, as the department faced mounting scrutiny over its handling of sensitive Epstein files, its response to the Minneapolis shootings, and its controversial decision to prosecute six lawmakers. The hearing marked a significant moment of accountability for Bondi, who has been at the helm of the Justice Department during a period of intense public and political scrutiny. Lawmakers from both parties pressed her on several contentious issues, including the department's management of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the high-profile financier accused of sex trafficking, and why certain files remained inaccessible to investigators and the public. Particularly contentious was the department's approach to the Minneapolis shootings, where critics have argued that federal intervention was either inadequate or overly aggressive depending on political perspectives. Additionally, the prosecution of six lawmakers has raised questions about potential political motivations and the application of justice.