A routine Attorney General confirmation hearing turned tense as nominee **Pam Bondi** clashed with **Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA)**. Schiff questioned Bondi on her approach to **presidential pardons** and her ability to handle a heavy caseload.

Bondi maintained she would review each case individually if confirmed, pushing back firmly:
> “I’m not going to mislead this body—or you.”

The exchange escalated when **Bondi reminded Schiff of his prior congressional censure**, saying:
> “You were censured by Congress for comments like this—so reckless!”

Tensions rose further as Schiff brought up **allegations against former Rep. Liz Cheney** for alleged witness tampering during the January 6 investigation. Bondi dismissed the question as hypothetical and redirected attention to **California’s high crime rates**, saying:
> “Robberies are 87% higher than the national average. That’s where I want to focus.”

Bondi’s confident and combative tone earned **praise from Republican senators**, showcasing her readiness to take on critics and potentially lead the Justice Department with a bold approach.