Pennsylvania's Attorney General Charged In Grand Jury Leak Case
Prosecutors say Kathleen Kane leaked confidential information from a grand jury to a newspaper in order to embarrass political opponents.
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New York Attorney General Orders Immediate Halt To Realistic Toy Gun Sales
New York law requires toy guns made in realistic colors to have a bright, 1-inch-wide orange stripe "down both sides of the barrel and the front end of the barrel," according to a press release.
Loretta Lynch Sworn In As U.S. Attorney General
Lynch's nomination was confirmed last week by the U.S. Senate, five months after President Obama nominated her to succeed Eric Holder.
Attorney General Holder Jokes That Republicans Have 'A New Fondness For Me'
The Senate has delayed confirming Holder's successor, Loretta Lynch. Democratic Sen. Richard Durbin says Lynch has been "asked to sit in the back of the bus when it comes to the Senate calendar."
A First For Joe: Biden Could Break Tie To Confirm Attorney General
Vice presidents have cast 244 tiebreakers in the Senate, but if Biden rescues Loretta Lynch's bid, it will be the first time it has been used for a Cabinet nomination.
Senate Panel OKs Loretta Lynch Nomination As Attorney General
President Obama's nominee cleared a major hurdle to succeed Eric Holder. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-8 to send the nomination to the full chamber, where it is expected to pass.
Loretta Lynch To Be Nominated As Next U.S. Attorney General
A lead federal prosecutor in New York City, Lynch will be introduced by President Obama at the White House on Saturday. Her office has handled old-school Mafia busts, cutting edge cybercrime and more.
Brooklyn Prosecutor Could Be Nominated Attorney General In Coming Days
Loretta Lynch is the lead federal prosecutor in a district of 8 million people. But outside law enforcement circles, she isn't widely known. She'd be the nation's first black female attorney general.
With The End In Sight, Holder Reflects On His Legacy
Attorney General Eric Holder tells NPR's Carrie Johnson that he's sorry his parents couldn't see Obama's tribute to him on Thursday — and that his greatest regret hit home on a visit to Newtown.
Obama's Reaction To Ferguson Raises Questions About President's Role
As the situation quiets down in Ferguson, Mo., some political observers are asking why it took President Obama so long to publicly weigh in on events there.