Pam Bondi Clashes With Democrats at Heated House Hearing
Source: Newsweek
Published Jun 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM EDT
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday faced intense questioning during her first congressional testimony since confirmation hearings as lawmakers challenged the Department of Justice's (DOJ) proposed $33.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.
The most heated exchanges occurred between Bondi and Democratic representatives, particularly House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro, of Connecticut's 3rd District, along with contentious moments involving Representatives Madeleine Dean from Pennsylvania's 4th District and Glenn Ivey of Maryland's 4th District. The proposed budget represents a $2.5 billion decrease from current funding levels and would eliminate approximately 5,000 positions across the DOJ. Newsweek reached out to the Justice Department via email on Monday for comment.
Why It Matters
The budget proposal comes at a critical juncture, as the U.S. confronts intensifying conflict with Iran following President Donald Trump's decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites. The timing has transformed what might have been a routine budget hearing into a debate over national security priorities, with lawmakers arguing that cuts to counterterrorism, counterintelligence and threat screening programs could leave the nation vulnerable.
The approximately 7 percent budget reduction would significantly impact the DOJ's handling of both domestic law enforcement priorities and emerging international threats, including potential Iranian sleeper cells and cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.
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......SA abuser, corrupt cult leader. She's an evil nazi b7tch. Not religious in the least, but if there is such a thing, she'll burn in hell with her backer and promoter, Gov. DeShitStain. 
