On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in her first oversight hearing since taking office. Her appearance came amidst the Trump administration’s attempts to send National Guard troops into more Democratic-leaning cities and as the Department of Justice pursues prosecutions of President Donald Trump ’s enemies. Bondi, a Trump loyalist, largely deflected direct questions and attacked Democratic senators during her nearly five hours of testimony. Here’s how the hearing unfolded on Capitol Hill. Copied nia prater Updated Oct. 7, 2025, 1:54 PM EDT

The hearing has ended

Just before 2 p.m., the Senate Judiciary hearing finally came to a close. Copied Nia Prater Updated Oct. 7, 2025, 1:49 PM EDT

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