WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2014.  The CIA’s inspector general is investigating whether the agency may have been monitoring the computer usage of Senate Intelligence Committee staff members, according to articles today by The New York Times and McClatchy. The inspector general’s office has reportedly referred the matter to the Justice Department for[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing EGYPT Detained U.S. Citizen / Privacy Act Waiver / Role of Consular Officers UKRAINE / RUSSIA UN Representative Robert Serry Safety Situation / OSCE Monitors Alleged Audiotape of EU High Representative Ashton Phone Call with Estonian Foreign Minister U.S. Calls for Russian[Read More…]

Paris, France–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good evening everybody. Thank you very much. I know you’ve all been extremely patient and it’s been a long day. First of all, I want to thank Foreign Minister Fabius and the French Government for a tremendous job of hosting the International Support[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2014. Thank you, Chief Judge [Richard] Roberts, for those kind words; for your leadership from the bench; and for your many years of service to our nation – both as a District Court Judge and as a former prosecutor.  It is a pleasure to be with you[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2014. As part of our continuing close consultations on shared security challenges, the President spoke to Prime Minister Cameron today regarding the events unfolding in Ukraine.  The leaders expressed their grave concern over Russia’s clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, and both noted that the[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2014. The Senate’s failure to confirm Debo Adegbile to lead the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice is a travesty based on wildly unfair character attacks against a good and qualified public servant.  Mr. Adegbile’s qualifications are impeccable.  He represents the best of the legal[Read More…]

New Britain, Connecticut–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2014 – 2:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Connecticut!  (Applause.)  Go Blue Devils!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in Connecticut.  (Applause.)  I want to thank your wonderful Governor, Dan Malloy, for that introduction.  (Applause.)  I want to thank your President, Jack Miller, for inviting[Read More…]

Ruling Says Local Jails May Be Liable for Wrongful Immigration Detentions in Case of U.S. Citizen Held for Three Days PHILADELPHIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2014.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit yesterday ruled that states and localities are not required to imprison people based on “detainer” requests from the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing MOLDOVA Secretary Kerry’s Meeting with the Prime Minister Iurie Leanca Announcement of 2.8 Billion in Assistance RUSSIA Missile Test UKRAINE / RUSSIA Secretary Kerry’s Meetings with Members of New Government U.S. Assistance to Ukraine / Technical Assistance Training for Elections Sanctions and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014 – 12:48 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Thank you for being here.  As you know, today we have the presentation of the President’s budget.  For today’s briefing, as part of that introduction and presentation, I have with me the Director of the Office of[Read More…]