U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, highlighting what she described as sharp declines in violent crime during her first year leading the Justice Department.
Bondi cited drops in murder, robbery, carjacking, and gun assaults, crediting the Trump administration’s law-and-order agenda.
Democratic lawmakers pressed Bondi on the Epstein case and threats against members of Congress. Republicans questioned weaponization under the last administration and past surveillance practices.
Bondi said ongoing investigations prevented her from discussing specific cases.
The hearing featured sharp exchanges between Bondi and several lawmakers over the DOJ’s direction.