TROUBLE IN RIVER CITY – AT 10:44 A.M. ET:   Always depend on Hillary Clinton to provide good scandal copy.  She has an expertise in that worthy of an honorary degree.  From Fox: 

Attorney General Loretta Lynch confirmed to Congress Wednesday that career Justice Department attorneys are working with FBI agents on the criminal investigation of Hillary Clinton’s email practices and the handling of classified material.

Legal experts say the assignment of career Justice Department attorneys to the case shows the FBI probe has progressed beyond the initial referral, or "matured," giving agents access to the U.S. government’s full investigative tool box, including subpoena power for individuals, business or phone records, as well as witnesses.

The Associated Press reported earlier this month that career lawyers were involved, but Lynch's comments are the most expansive to Congress.

"If the FBI makes the case that Hillary Clinton mishandled classified information and put America's security at risk, will you prosecute the case?” Republican Congressman John Carter asked Lynch during a budget hearing.

"Do you know of any efforts underway to undermine the FBI's investigation? And please look the American people in the eye and tell us what your position is as you are the chief prosecutor of the United States," Carter pressed.

Lynch replied, "...that matter is being handled by career independent law enforcement agents, FBI agents as well as the career independent attorneys in the Department of Justice. They follow the evidence, they look at the law and they'll make a recommendation to me when the time is appropriate."

COMMENT:  I can't see how this can be anything but devastating to Hillary.  It's a major investigation.  Some reports say that as many as 150 FBI agents are involved.  And now we know that Justice Department career lawyers – presumably non-partisan – are also involved.  This probe, more than anything else, could easily be the most important factor in who becomes the next president.

February 25, 2016