Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the department, saying it released millions of documents and remains committed to supporting victims
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced questions from Democrats during a long and heated House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday.
Lawmakers debated the Justice Department’s handling of sensitive investigations, including files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The DOJ was accused of hiding key details, protecting powerful people, and failing survivors. They said too much information was blacked out and demanded more transparency.
Bondi defended the department, saying it released millions of documents and remains committed to supporting victims. She often pushed back strongly and exchanged personal remarks with some lawmakers.
Most Republicans supported Bondi and praised her focus on fighting violent crime and illegal immigration. However, one Republican also raised concerns about the Epstein files.
The tense hearing highlighted deep political divisions, with Democrats saying the DOJ serves political interests, while Bondi insisted it follows the law and delivers justice.