Dana Taylor

In her responses to questions from friendly lawmakers, Bondi brought up several topics that are under the direct purview of other cabinet departments, including the performance of the Dow Jones, fentanyl-laced vapes, and the spread of measles.

What was your takeaway here?

Isha Bakshi is a USA Today Justice Department correspondent.

Always good to have you on The Excerpt, Isha.

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