Pam Bondi's confirmation as U.S. attorney general comes at a time when the Justice Department and FBI are under close scrutiny by Democrats and Republicans alike.

Pam Bondi has been confirmed as the next U.S. attorney general by the Senate. On Tuesday evening, Bondi secured her new position with a 54-46 vote as senate members largely voted within party lines—except for Pennsylvania Democrat Sen.

Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and a staunch loyalist to President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as attorney general by the Senate.