Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier, as the state’s attorney general.

The Senate has confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to hold a news conference Friday afternoon.

Arizona’s former attorney general suppressed findings by his investigators who concluded there was no basis for allegations that the 2020 election was marred by widespread fraud.

Florida’s attorney general is not just the state’s top prosecutor. The holder of the job also pledges to protect the interests of Floridians, whether that’s going after consumer fraud or price gouging, or taking part in national lawsuits against groups that take advantage of residents.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has formally announced that she is running for governor.