Tag: Loretta Lynch

"I am deeply committed to ensuring that this nation protects the civil liberties of every American while also keeping our country safe and secure," Lynch added. "Unfortunately, some of the vital and uncontroversial tools we use to combat terrorism and crime are scheduled to shut down on Sunday." (Getty Image)

National Security

Loretta Lynch: ‘Serious lapse’ in national security if Senate fails on Patriot Act

Kelly Cohen · May 27, 2015 4:41 pm

Walter De Gregorio, FIFA Director of Communications and Public Affairs, addresses the media during a press conference at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Swiss federal prosecutors opened criminal proceedings related to the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, throwing FIFA deeper into crisis only hours after seven soccer officials were arrested and 14 indicted Wednesday in a separate U.S. corruption probe. (Ennio Leanza/Keystone via AP)

U.S. hits top FIFA officials with corruption charges

Kelly Cohen · May 27, 2015 12:16 pm

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the Baltimore Police Department. (AP Photo)

National Security

Attorney General Loretta Lynch announces probe of Baltimore Police Department

Kelly Cohen · May 8, 2015 2:58 pm

Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks about the recent violence in Baltimore during a news conference at the Justice Department on April 29, 2015 in Washington. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Loretta Lynch headed to Baltimore

Kelly Cohen · May 5, 2015 3:26 pm

Ã¢â¬ÅI am heartened that the unrest seemed to ease last night and that members of the community are trying to come together to clean up their city,Ã¢â¬ï¿½ Lynch said. (AP Photo)Â

Lynch praises Baltimore officials for de-escalating violence

Susan Crabtree · April 29, 2015 8:29 pm

Valerie Jarrett in ‘Regular Contact’ With Baltimore Mayor

Valerie Jarrett in ‘Regular Contact’ With Baltimore Mayor

Daniel Halper · April 29, 2015 10:04 am

Lynch: ‘Adhere to the Principles of Nonviolence’

Lynch: ‘Adhere to the Principles of Nonviolence’

Daniel Halper · April 28, 2015 12:58 am

Loretta Lynch sworn in as attorney general

Loretta Lynch sworn in as attorney general

Kelly Cohen · April 27, 2015 4:42 pm

Washington Secrets

Zogby Presidential Report Card: Trade defeat threatens presidency

Paul Bedard · April 25, 2015 11:00 am

Lynch confirmed 56-43 after five-month stalemate

Lynch confirmed 56-43 after five-month stalemate

Susan Ferrechio · April 23, 2015 7:11 pm

Lynch clears key Senate hurdle

Lynch clears key Senate hurdle

Susan Ferrechio · April 23, 2015 4:38 pm

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Harry Reid of Nev., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Despite likely Lynch confirmation, Reid not ready to make up with Republicans

Susan Ferrechio · April 23, 2015 3:00 pm