Her confirmation puts a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the helm of a Justice Department that has already been rattled by the firings of career employees seen as disloyal to the Republican president.

Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general, giving longtime Trump ally power to reshape the Justice Department.

Washington — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Pam Bondi as attorney general, installing a key ally of President Trump’s to take the helm of the Justice Department.

President Donald Trump suggested that the U.S. “take over” the Gaza Strip and that the U.S. will “own” the territory.

The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as attorney general on Tuesday evening, putting in place a steadfast loyalist to President Donald Trump to oversee a Justice Department he has bitterly denounced.