President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pam Bondi, Florida’s former attorney general, to lead the Justice Department, following Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal amid a scandal. Bondi, Florida’s first female attorney general, had a lengthy career as a prosecutor before assuming the role in 2010. Known for her close ties to the Trump family, Bondi’s appointment comes amidst a tumultuous period in US politics.
Full Article
Alaska plane crash updates: Two victims named as crews rush to recover remains of the 10 killed
A Bering Air plane carrying 10 people went missing in rural Alaska during a winter storm, and was later found with three bodies, with no survivors. Two victims, Rhone Baumgartner and Kameron Hartvigson, were identified as employees of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Rescue crews are facing difficult weather conditions as they work to recover the wreckage and investigate the crash. Full Article
Read more