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The United States attorney general is the head of the United States Department of Justice and serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government.The attorney general acts as the principal legal advisor to the president of the United States on all legal matters.
Merrick Brian Garland (born November 13, 1952) is an American lawyer and jurist who served as the 86th United States attorney general from 2021 to 2025. He previously served as a circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1997 to 2021.
(The Center Square) – Pam Bondi will assume the role of U.S. Attorney General after the Senate voted to confirm her 54-46 on Tuesday. Bondi faced opposition from Democrats who are wary of a ...
At one time, the attorney general gave legal advice to the U.S. Congress, as well as the president; however, in 1819, the attorney general began advising Congress alone to ensure a manageable workload. [6] Until 1853, the salary of the attorney general was set by statute at less than the amount paid to other Cabinet members.
The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. attorney general on Tuesday, propelling one of President Donald Trump's staunchest political allies to the top perch of American ...
The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening, putting a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the helm of a Justice Department that has already been rattled by the firings of ...
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas swears in U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 5, 2025.
Assistant Attorney General (Civil Rights) Kristen Clarke: May 25, 2021 [5] (Confirmed May 25, 2021, 51–48) [RC 6] — — Assistant Attorney General (Criminal Division) Kenneth Polite [6] July 21, 2021 (Confirmed July 20, 2021, 56–44) [RC 7] July 28, 2023 [7] — Assistant Attorney General (Environment and Natural Resources Division) Todd ...