Key takeaways from Pam Bondi’s combative House judiciary hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi sparred with members of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, defending the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files while pushing back on accusations from Democrats that the department has been weaponized for political ends.

Bondi’s appearance marked her first oversight hearing before the panel since her confirmation as the nation’s top law enforcement official. What was billed as a review of DOJ operations quickly devolved into cross-talk, raised voices, and procedural scuffles, with Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) repeatedly attempting to restore order as lawmakers clashed with Bondi and one another.