Assistant Attorney General for antitrust Gail Slater announced on Thursday that she was leaving her post, bringing an end to a turbulent year in the role that saw her gradually fall out of favor with Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Slater, who gave no explanation for her departure, was lauded at the start of the administration as a tip of the spear for “MAGA antitrust” and the populist economics of Trump 2.0. Several Trump loyalists and populist MAGA allies expressed disappointment at the announcement. But sources told the Caller that it didn’t take long for her relationship with Bondi, and her deputy, Todd Blanche, to deteriorate.
One source familiar with the situation told the Caller that there were three big reasons for Slater’s ousting: an unauthorized trip to Paris, allegedly lying to Bondi about a controversial merger, and leaks to the press about divisions within the antitrust team at DOJ.
It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role as AAG for Antitrust today. It was indeed the honor of a lifetime to serve in this role. Huge thanks to all who supported me this past year, most especially the men and women of @justiceatr
Slater was given a decision earlier this week to resign or be fired from the Department of Justice, the same source told the Caller. A different source with knowledge of the firing said President Trump makes the final call on those who are confirmed by the Senate.
That source, as well as a senior Trump administration official, said many within DOJ believed Slater was undermining pending cases because she was on rocky terms with Bondi. Slater was disobeying requests from Bondi, and went on a pricy trip to Europe despite being told not to, the administration official told the Caller. (Read more from “She Was MAGA’s Antitrust Star — Then Her Relationship With Pam Bondi Imploded” HERE)
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By Raw Story. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) Wednesday delivered a scathing opening statement and directly criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi, accusing her of deliberately blocking the investigation into late financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Raskin, a ranking member, was one of several lawmakers questioning Bondi during a House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Capitol Hill. In a fiery speech, he demanded answers from Bondi about the Epstein files and investigation, and recent Department of Justice actions — reminding her that her clients are the American people — not President Donald Trump.
“But to promote justice for the people, you’ve got to listen to the victims like the women seated behind you today,” Raskin said. “Those are just some of the hundreds of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s global sex trafficking ring who are demanding that the truth be told and are demanding accountability for the abusers who trafficked and raped them you still haven’t met with these survivors.” . . .
“Now, you’re not showing a lot of interest in the victims, madam attorney general, whether it’s Epstein’s human trafficking ring or the homicidal governmental violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as attorney general, you’re siding with the perpetrators and you’re ignoring the victims that will be your legacy unless you act quickly to change course,” Raskin said.
“You’re running a massive Epstein coverup right out of the Department of Justice,” Raskin said. “You’ve been ordered by subpoena and by Congress to turn over 6 million documents, photographs and videos in the Epstein files but you’ve turned over only 3 million.” (Read more from “Lawmaker Rips Pam Bondi in Scathing Opening: ‘You’re Running a Massive Epstein Cover-Up’” HERE)
Massie: Bondi Defense in Hearing Was ‘Incompetence’
By The Hill. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Wednesday slammed Attorney General Pam Bondi’s defense of how the Department of Justice (DOJ) has handled the release of files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrery Epstein.
“The recourse, and I keep reminding the folks at DOJ this, is that the next attorney general can bring charges against them for breaking the law,” Massie told reporters, after the attorney general’s combative testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee.
“I think that’s what’s compelled them to produce 3 million documents. And now they’re claiming that it’s incompetence,” he added. “But [Bondi’s] defense today is incompetence for why they haven’t given us all the documents they should, why they have over-redacted in the case of co-conspirators and why they failed to redact the names of the victims.”
During the hearing, Bondi got into shouting matches with multiple Democratic lawmakers, who criticized the DOJ’s slow release of the Epstein files, particularly the redactions of numerous individuals and failures to conceal the names of victims.
At least 11 victims of Epstein were in the audience — with some wearing shirts referencing the redactions. When Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) asked the victims to raise their hands if they had not yet met with the DOJ, they each lifted a hand. (Read more from “>Massie: Bondi Defense in Hearing Was ‘Incompetence’” HERE)
The evidence is mounting that President Donald Trump’s DOJ spied on members of Congress to determine how they were going to interrogate Attorney General Pam Bondi on the Jeffrey Epstein case files, MS NOW justice correspondent Ken Dilanian told Mika Brzezinski on “Morning Joe” Thursday — and it could blow up into a massive scandal.
“Ken, I’m interested in something specific that we we could see from one camera angle yesterday, and it looked like the attorney general had like the search history of the lawmaker that she was talking with up,” said Brzezinski. “And I don’t know if that’s her search or whose search history it is. What reporting do you have on that? What’s going on there?”
“Mika, I’m glad you brought this up, because in any other time, in any other administration, this would be a massive scandal that would consume acres of newsprint and we’d be talking about it every day,” said Dilanian. “There was a binder that showed that they had she had the search history of Congresswoman Jayapal, the search history when, remember, members of Congress got to view unredacted copies of the Epstein files, and presumably they did so on a Justice Department system. So the Justice Department had access to what they saw, and they used that as opposition research, essentially to try to embarrass the congresswoman.”
“And that, by the way, that’s a — that’s an enormous thing,” Dilanian continued. “Joe knows this. He was a member of Congress. I mean, remember when Dianne Feinstein accused the CIA, credibly, of spying on her in their oversight effort on the CIA torture question when a staffer was inside a CIA SCIF going through files? That was a major deal.”
(Read more from “‘That’s an Enormous Thing’: Reporter Flags DOJ’s ‘Massive Scandal’ That’s Being Overlooked” HERE)
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Young conservatives appear to be rallying around Vice President JD Vance but are much less impressed with Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to a straw poll of individuals who attended Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest.
Nearly 85% of respondents said they would support Vice President JD Vance as the 2028 Republican primary nominee. Bondi, meanwhile, was far and away the least popular of President Donald Trump’s cabinet secretaries among AmericaFest attendees, though more than 60% still approved of her leadership.
Turning Point CEO Erika Kirk said Friday the conservative youth outreach organization would put its organizing infrastructure behind the vice president if he chooses to mount a presidential bid. Her slain husband, Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk was also enthusiastic about seeing Vance succeed Trump before his assassination in September.
“We are going to get my husband’s friend JD Vance elected for 48 in the most resounding way possible,” Mrs. Kirk told thousands of attendees during the first day of the weekend-long event.
Turning Point Action is planning to post representatives in all of Iowa’s 99 counties to support Vance ahead of the 2028 primary, the Wall Street Journal reported. (Read more from “TPUSA AmericaFest Attendees Reveal Their Least Favorite Trump Official” HERE)
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A MAGA influencer melted down on Wednesday over comments Attorney General Pam Bondi made during a news conference about the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Bondi was noncommittal during the press conference about when the Department of Justice would release more of the Epstein files. She also said that the administration would “continue to follow the law with maximum transparency,” though some analysts doubt that the administration has been forthcoming about the files.
Benny Johnson, a MAGA influencer who hosts an eponymous podcast on YouTube, responded to Bondi’s comments on Wednesday night. . .
“That should enrage all of you,” he added. (Read more from “‘Astonishing’: MAGA Influencer Melts Down and Accuses Pam Bondi of ‘Gaslighting’” HERE)
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A recent national poll shows that a slight majority of voters support criminal charges for aides in the Biden administration over alleged misuse of a presidential autopen—casting a spotlight on public confidence in executive accountability and the rule of law.
According to a survey by Rasmussen Reports conducted Oct. 28–30, 2025, 52 % of likely U.S. voters believe that aides in Biden’s White House should be criminally prosecuted for misusing the autopen to sign official documents without the president’s knowledge or approval.
The same poll found that 55% of likely voters think it’s at least somewhat likely that Biden’s staff used the autopen improperly, and 40 % believe it is very likely.
Among party-lines:
75% of Republicans support prosecution of the aides.
36% of Democrats support prosecution.
44% of unaffiliated voters support prosecution.
The poll results come in the wake of a report by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform which alleged that as President Biden’s mental and physical capacity declined, aides exercised presidential authority without his direct authorization—facilitating executive actions and signing official documents via autopen that lacked proper documentation.
That context appears to contribute to public skepticism: more than half of voters believe there was misuse, and a slim majority believe it warrants criminal accountability.
Although 52% support prosecutions, 32% oppose and 17% remain unsure, indicating the issue is still contested.
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A man in St. Paul, Minnesota, is accused of posting a TikTok video offering to pay a bounty for the murder of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The suspect, identified as Tyler Maxon Avalos, allegedly posted an image of Bondi with a caption that read “WANTED: Pam Bondi — REWARD: $45,000 — DEAD OR ALIVE (Preferably Dead),” Fox News reported Monday.
An image of the alleged post appears to have a sniper scope dot on the photo of Bondi:
Minnesota man Tyler Maxon Avalos ARRESTED by the FBI after posting a tiktok offering a $45,000 bounty on Pam Bondi’s head
The Fox article said the suspect is also accused of writing, “Cough cough. When they don’t serve us, then what?” on the post.
A federal investigation was launched once another TikTok user flagged the post. Officials arrested the suspect at an apartment building on Thursday, and he now faces federal charges in the case. (Read more from “FBI: Man Arrested After Offering to Pay Bounty for Murder of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi” HERE)
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A combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing turned into a political firefight Tuesday when Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly refused to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein — including whether President Donald Trump’s name or image appears in still-sealed Department of Justice files.
Bondi, who has come under mounting criticism for her handling of the Epstein investigation, deflected questions from Senate Democrats by attacking their credibility, raising her voice, and steering the discussion toward Democratic donors rather than addressing the substance of the inquiry.
“I’m Not Going to Discuss Anything About That”
When pressed by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) about who instructed her department to notify President Trump that his name appeared in connection with Epstein-related materials, Bondi stonewalled.
“I’m not going to discuss anything about that with you,” Bondi said bluntly.
“Eventually you’re going to have to answer for your conduct in this; you won’t do it today, but eventually you will,” Durbin responded.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) later raised the stakes, asking Bondi whether photos of Trump with “half-naked young women” were among the Epstein files held by the Justice Department. Instead of answering, Bondi pivoted to a political counterattack.
“You sit here and make salacious remarks, once again, trying to slander President Trump, left and right, when you’re the one who was taking money from one of Epstein’s closest confidants,” she said, referencing Reid Hoffman, the LinkedIn founder and Democratic mega-donor who once had ties to Epstein’s fundraising efforts.
Bondi also accused Democrats of hypocrisy, asking why they didn’t release more Epstein-related documents when they held the majority.
Bondi Under Pressure Over Epstein Files
Bondi’s refusal to cooperate comes amid growing criticism over the Trump administration’s failure to release all Epstein investigation files. The House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to obtain the full records, claiming that only a fraction of the material has been made public — and what has been released so far contains little new information.
Much of the public pressure has focused on Epstein’s long association with high-profile figures, including Trump, who had known Epstein for years before their reported falling out in the early 2000s.
Trump Reportedly Weighing Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
The Epstein saga re-entered national headlines this week after the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate who was convicted in 2021 for her role in recruiting and grooming underage girls for sex trafficking.
Following the court’s decision, sources close to Trump’s inner circle reportedly told political advisers that the former president is considering a pardon for Maxwell if he is re-elected in 2024. The move would almost certainly provoke fierce public backlash and raise new questions about Trump’s relationship with both Epstein and Maxwell.
Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence, has maintained her innocence and argued that she should have been shielded from prosecution under Epstein’s 2007 non-prosecution agreement. That deal, brokered in Florida, granted Epstein and any potential “co-conspirators” immunity from future federal charges. Prosecutors in New York, however, dismissed that agreement as irrelevant to their jurisdiction.
The hearing underscored how Epstein’s legacy continues to haunt Washington. The late financier, who died in federal custody in 2019 under suspicious circumstances, left behind a trail of unanswered questions — and an explosive cache of documents that many believe could implicate powerful figures across the political spectrum.
Bondi’s refusal to answer direct questions only adds to suspicions, especially as Trump tries to distance himself from the scandal while reportedly entertaining the idea of freeing Epstein’s most notorious accomplice.
With more Epstein files potentially on the way and growing pressure from Congress, Bondi and the Trump-aligned Justice Department may not be able to avoid accountability for much longer.
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A growing internal rift within the Trump administration has spilled into public view following the Justice Department’s controversial handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, with Attorney General Pam Bondi at odds with FBI Director Kash Patel amid a wave of political and public backlash.
According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, Bondi has become increasingly paranoid that Patel and top FBI officials are “trying to destroy her” by leaking damaging internal details to the media. The conflict has reportedly escalated behind closed doors, culminating in a tense exchange with former President Donald Trump.
When Bondi brought her concerns directly to Trump—citing personal criticism she has faced over the Justice Department and FBI’s limited release of names in the Epstein case—the former president reportedly offered little sympathy, instead telling her to “buck up” and weather the scrutiny.
Other administration officials were less diplomatic. Some allegedly told Bondi to “stop scrolling social media” and avoid getting drawn into online speculation about her role in the department’s messaging on the Epstein investigation.
The administration’s internal strife stems from the joint DOJ-FBI memo released over two months ago, which sought to quell controversy over the heavily redacted files connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network. The documents, while confirming Epstein’s death in 2019 was ruled a suicide, offered few revelations and left out several key names expected by the public and the media.
While Trump officials initially downplayed the political fallout, the reaction from the MAGA base has been both intense and sustained. Many of Trump’s supporters—who had long viewed the Epstein scandal as a symbol of elite corruption—expressed deep frustration that the investigation appeared to shield high-profile individuals.
FBI Director Patel has since faced sharp bipartisan criticism during recent congressional oversight hearings. Lawmakers pressed Patel on why the bureau withheld additional names and records, particularly those potentially implicating prominent figures.
Patel, a former national security adviser turned FBI chief, has maintained that the bureau has “no evidence” implicating anyone but Epstein in the trafficking of minors. The claim has only fueled more skepticism and allegations of a cover-up.
The tensions have begun to take a toll on the administration’s personnel structure. Chad Mizelle, Chief of Staff to Attorney General Bondi and a key liaison between the DOJ and the White House, is expected to step down from his role on October 3. The DOJ has not issued a statement confirming or commenting on Mizelle’s impending departure.
Further instability appears to be on the horizon at the FBI. Multiple insider sources have told the Daily Mail that co-Deputy Director Dan Bongino is likely to exit the bureau by the end of the year. While Bongino’s appointment was always seen as temporary, sources suggest the ongoing Epstein controversy has accelerated his timeline.
In response to Bongino’s anticipated departure, Bondi recently appointed former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as a second deputy director—a highly unusual move that has sparked internal speculation. While DOJ and White House officials insist Bailey is not being groomed for a higher role, the appointment is widely seen as a contingency for potential leadership reshuffling.
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Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb has had enough of criminal arrests and clearing out homeless encampments. He has announced that the city is suing the Trump Administration to stop its takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
We are suing to block the federal government takeover of DC police.
By illegally declaring a takeover of MPD, the Administration is abusing its temporary, limited authority under the law.
This is the gravest threat to Home Rule DC has ever faced, and we are fighting to stop it.
President Donald Trump announced an executive order Monday invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act. It gives the federal government the authority to control MPD. Trump also declared a public safety emergency D.C., mobilizing the National Guard to address rampant crime in the nation’s capital.
The final straw for the city was Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Thursday order naming DEA Administrator Terry Cole as emergency police commissioner. Cole will assume “all of the powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police,” according to the order.
Schwalb will fight in court for MPD’s Chief Pamela Smith’s position.
“It is my opinion that the Bondi Order is unlawful, and that you are not legally obligated to follow it,” Schwalb said in an August 14 letter to Smith. (Read more from “DC Attorney General Sues Feds To Stop Trump Admin From Cleaning Up Crime” HERE)
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