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Former AG Pam Bondi treated for thyroid cancer

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after President Donald Trump removed her from the Justice Department in early April. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche took over her role. Bondi, 60, underwent treatment and is recovering, according to Axios. Katie Mille...

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What happened The White House confirmed Bondi's diagnosis.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftPam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer following her removal from the DOJ

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CenterFormer AG Pam Bondi treated for thyroid cancer

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Right / center-rightReport: Pam Bondi diagnosed with cancer following removal from DOJ position

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SEE THE HEADLINES

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Raw StoryNews report · May 27, 5:15 PM

Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer following her removal from the DOJ

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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after President Donald Trump removed her from the Justice Department in early April. Acting Attorney General Todd...

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PoliticoNews report · May 27, 4:25 PM

Pam Bondi recovering from thyroid cancer treatment

The former attorney general said she had surgery a few weeks ago but is “doing well.”

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SnopesNews report · May 27, 4:15 PM

Former AG Pam Bondi treated for thyroid cancer

The White House confirmed Bondi's diagnosis.

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CBS News PoliticsNews report · May 27, 4:09 PM

Bondi undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer after recent diagnosis

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer, she told CBS News.

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WGN NewsNews report · May 27, 3:40 PM

Former AG Pam Bondi says she was diagnosed with cancer

Bondi said she has been going through treatment, including surgery, and is "doing well, though."

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OANNews report · May 27, 3:11 PM

Report: Pam Bondi diagnosed with cancer following removal from DOJ position

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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was reportedly diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving her position within the Trump administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ).

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