President Donald Trump has nominated the former Florida attorney general to serve as the next U.S. attorney general.

During her Senate confirmation hearing, Bondi was asked by Louisiana GOP Sen. John Kennedy about notable figures in prison ...

“I can tell you wholeheartedly that President Trump couldn’t have a better leader than Pam Bondi for attorney general,” said ...

(AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pam Bondi, right, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Justice Department as attorney general, listens to Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., left, at the Senate Judiciary ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department, Pam Bondi, faced questions on Capitol Hill Wednesday ...

Witnesses speaking on her behalf included former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, an outspoken Democrat.

(AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pam Bondi, right, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department as attorney general, listens to Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., left, at the Senate Judiciary ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department, Pam Bondi, faced questions on ... a prosecutor assigned by then-GOP Gov. Rick Scott determined there was insufficient ...