OF COURSE, I DIDN'T EXPECT ANYONE "WHITE" And what is her experience ?

Washington (CNN) -- 6:06 p.m. EST -- The White House confirmed Friday night that President Obama will nominate Loretta Lynch to become the next attorney general.

Loretta Lynch, the U.S. attorney in Brooklyn, is expected to be President Barack Obama's pick for attorney general, U.S. officials briefed on the matter said.

An announcement is expected in the coming days, though the timing is complicated by the President's plans to travel to Asia this weekend.

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