FBI Director Eric Holder bid a heartfelt farewell to the Justice Department on Friday as he stepped aside for his successor. Holder served as the top law enforcement leader for the past six years. Loretta Lynch is replacing Holder after she was finally confirmed by the Senate. “I am proud of you. I’m going to…
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com New Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch, the first black woman to take the helm, plans to improve the Justice Department’s reputation with police after her predecessor was criticized for too quickly and harshly criticizing officers over lethal force. Aides to Lynch told the New York Times that Lynch hopes to boost…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Making history doesn’t always come easy. But that’s what Loretta Lynch did on Thursday, finally securing the Senate confirmation as the new Attorney General, the first African American to do so. The five month battle played out, with some Republicans opposing her because of her view on immigration reform. CNN reported…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch faces questions Wednesday as Senate confirmation hearings begin for her nomination for Attorney General. It will be the first Republican-lead confirmation session of the Obama administration, the NBC affiliate in New York points out. Lynch, who is considered a very able U.S. Attorney, has gotten praise…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch seems to be getting a fair share of support from the law enforcement community. The FBI Agents Association issued a statement after her nomination by President Obama: “The FBIAA appreciates the importance of Attorney General leadership, and we look forward to working with Ms. Lynch, who…
By Democrat & Chronicle Editorial Board After the shellacking that President Obama took in last week’s midterm elections, the last thing he needs is another fight. That’s why he was wise to nominate Loretta Lynch as the nation’s next attorney general. The Senate, which switches to Republican control starting in January, should have little…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com President Obama has nominated Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch, 55, to replace Eric Holder as attorney general. She would be the first black woman to head up the department. Attorney General Eric Holder released a statement Saturday: “Loretta Lynch is an extraordinarily talented attorney, a dedicated public servant, and a leader…
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The leading candidate to replace Attorney General Eric Holder appears to be Loretta Lynch, the head prosecutor in Brooklyn, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The news comes after another top candidate withdrew her name. Others being considered are General Donald Verrilli and Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, according to the…
