New attorney general moves to align Justice Department with Trump's priorities
Briefly

On her inaugural day as Attorney General, Pam Bondi swiftly enacted directives to align the Justice Department with President Trump's agenda, including reinstating the federal death penalty and establishing a task force to scrutinize the alleged weaponization of the justice system. After receiving Senate confirmation, she signed 14 memos aimed at reversing Biden-era guidelines and facilitating Trump's executive orders, notably addressing allegations of conservative targeting. Her leadership emerges amidst a backdrop of recent leadership turmoil, reflecting a decisive pivot towards a law enforcement approach consistent with Trump's priorities.
On her first day in charge at the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued directives to align the department with President Trump's agenda, including reviving the federal death penalty.
Bondi signed 14 memos aimed at rolling back Biden administration guidelines, including the establishment of a task force to examine the perceived weaponization of the justice system.
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