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Bill protecting Robert Mueller to get vote despite McConnell opposition

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Bill protecting Robert Mueller to get vote despite McConnell opposition

A Senate panel plans to vote on a bill to protect Robert Mueller, despite begin told by the senate majority leader the bill will never come to the floor

FBI did not keep texts between agents involved in Clinton, Trump probes

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FBI did not keep texts between agents involved in Clinton, Trump probes

The FBI did not retain text messages between two agency officials involved in the investigations of both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for five months.

On This Day: Pacific Southwest crash kills 144 in San Diego

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On This Day: Pacific Southwest crash kills 144 in San Diego

On Sept. 25, 1978, Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 crashed in San Diego after colliding with a small Cessna aircraft, killing 144 people.

Justice Department bans settlement money to outside groups

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Justice Department bans settlement money to outside groups

U.S. Justice Department will no longer allow penalties to go to advocacy groups as part of civil, criminal settlements, which Republicans called "slush funds."

Federal judge approves decree to reform Baltimore PD, over DOJ objection

U.S. News // 7 years ago

Federal judge approves decree to reform Baltimore PD, over DOJ objection

A judge ratified a consent decree Friday that orders reforms in Baltimore's police department -- a measure from former President Barack Obama's administration.

Justice Department seeks delay on Baltimore police reform process

U.S. News // 7 years ago

Justice Department seeks delay on Baltimore police reform process

The Justice Department asked a federal court to delay a hearing on a 90-day consent decree with Baltimore's Police Department.

Eric Holder to help investigate Uber sexual harassment allegations

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Eric Holder to help investigate Uber sexual harassment allegations

Uber hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to help lead an investigation into sexual harassment and discrimination alleged by a former employee.

Judge blocks $48 billion merger of Anthem and Cigna

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Judge blocks $48 billion merger of Anthem and Cigna

A ruling by a federal judge blocked $48 billion merger between health insurers Anthem and Cigna, weeks after a similar Aetna-Humana merger was blocked.

Noor Salman, wife of Orlando Pulse shooter Omar Mateen, arrested

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Noor Salman, wife of Orlando Pulse shooter Omar Mateen, arrested

The wife of Orlando Pulse nightclub guman Oman Mateen was arrested Monday in connection to the June shooting that left 49 dead, the FBI said.

Chicago police regularly abuse civil rights, Department of Justice says

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Chicago police regularly abuse civil rights, Department of Justice says

A damning report by the Justice Department said Chicago police regularly engage in abusive behavior directed at minorities, depriving them of civil rights.

Loretta Elizabeth Lynch[1] (born May 21, 1959) is the current United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Her current tenure as U.S. Attorney began in 2010, and she previously held the position from 1999−2001. As U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Lynch oversees federal prosecutions in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island. On November 8, 2014, President Barack Obama nominated her to succeed Eric Holder as Attorney General of the United States.[2] On February 26, 2015 the Judiciary Committee of the United States Senate confirmed her appointment in a 12–8 vote, with all Democrats of the committee in favor and three Republicans also in favor. On April 23, 2015 Lynch was confirmed as the Attorney General of the United States, being the first African-American woman to serve in this position.

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