Eric Holder ‘Echoed’ Obama Speech in Selma
Attorney General Eric Holder’s remarks in Selma, AL, “echoed”—according to a report by The Hill—Obama’s comments on Saturday that “the march is not yet over.”
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Obama’s DOJ ‘Prepared’ to Disband Ferguson Police Over ‘Racism’
After releasing a report that completely exonerated Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson of any wrongdoing in the death of an 18-year-old strong arm robbery suspect, Attorney General Eric Holder claimed that he was still “prepared” to dismantle the department, because racism was to blame for high rates of black violence and criminality.
Sen. Menendez Falls Short of New Jersey News Conference Standards
No doubt, there will be more news conferences ahead for Menendez. But he’ll have a difficult time topping the New Jersey standards set by previous politicians.
Clarke: Holder Trying to Cement Legacy With Ferguson Report
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke (D) said that Attorney General Eric Holder is trying to “put Ferguson, Missouri up on his mantle as another law enforcement agency that he indicted for some sort of racial practices” in reaction reports that the DOJ
Statue Honoring Fallen Agent Unveiled at Brian Terry Border Patrol Station
A statue honoring slain U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry now stands proudly on the grounds of the Border Patrol station bearing his name. His family gathered at the Brian Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona, where Brian worked as
President Obama Breaks Into Tears as He Says Goodbye to Holder
Friday, President Barack Obama spoke at the portrait unveiling ceremony for outgoing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, which led to the commander-in-chief breaking into tears that he wiped away as he finished his remarks. The president said, “Having good men in a
Eric Holder’s Parting Advice to America: ‘Read Malcolm X’
President Obama’s outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder made an eyebrow-raising book recommendation in his exit interview with Politico on Friday.
NYT: ATF’s AR-15 Ammo Ban Has Been in The Works For Years
The New York Times reports that the ATF’s proposed AR-15 ammo ban has been in the works for over three years.
Peter King Joins Dems to Give Eric Holder Final Say on Gun Buys
On Wednesday, Rep. Peter King (R-NY) joined Democrats to introduce a bill giving Attorney General Eric Holder final say on Instant Criminal Background Checks (NICS) for gun purchases.
Committee Approves Loretta Lynch for Senate Confirmation Vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Loretta Lynch’s nomination to be attorney general, sending it to the full Senate.
Clarke: Holder, Obama Need to ‘Stop Stoking Racial Discord’
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke (D) said President Obama and Attorney General Holder should “stay away from the race-baiting, stay away from the race-hustling, stop stoking racial discord” on Tuesday’s “Your World with Neil Cavuto” on the Fox News Channel.
Bridenstine, More Than 40 House Republicans: Senate Has ‘Constitutional Obligation’ To Reject Loretta Lynch Nomination
A letter signed by at least 45 House Republicans encourages Senators to oppose the nomination of Loretta Lynch for Attorney General.
Sheriff Clarke: Eric Holder Suit Against Ferguson ‘an Abuse of Power’
On Friday’s broadcast of “Fox & Friends,” Milwaukee County, WI Sheriff David Clarke chastised outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder for his decision to sue the city of Ferguson, MO in the wake of last year’s Michael Brown shooting. Clarke told
Tulsi Gabbard: WH Extremism Summit ‘Diversion’
Representative and Iraq War veteran Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) argued the White House’s summit on violent extremism was “a diversion from what our real focus needs to be, and that focus is on this Islamic extremist threat” on Wednesday’s “Your World
Eric Holder: Not Much Gained by Saying ‘Radical Islam’
On Tuesday, Attorney General Eric Holder said there is not a lot gained by saying “radical Islam” or “Islamic extremism” in reference to terrorist attacks committed by Muslims. The White House this week is hosting a summit on general “violent
Exclusive — House Republicans To Pressure Senate Judiciary Members To Oppose Loretta Lynch Nomination
Almost a dozen House Republicans are urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to block Loretta Lynch’s nomination before it even comes to the floor of the Senate. Lynch is President Obama’s nominee to replace Eric Holder as Attorney General.
Vitter: Holdup on Holder Replacement Loretta Lynch Over HSBC Persecution
The Senate Judiciary Committee has delayed consideration of Loretta Lynch to replace Eric Holder as Attorney General. Committee member Sen. David Vitter says he wants to dig into Lynch’s role in the federal prosecution of HSBC in 2012.
District Judge Rules Federal Interstate Handgun Sales Ban Unconstitutional
On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that the federal interstate handgun sales ban is unconstitutional.
Eric Holder: Inability to Pass Gun Control My ‘Single Failure’
On Sunday, MSNBC aired Melissa Harris-Perry’s interview of Attorney General Eric Holder and he said the “single failure” of his tenure as AG was the failure to secure gun control.
Eric Holder: ‘There’s Been No Politicization of This Justice Department’
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s Department of Justice has been called the most politicized and radical DOJ in American history. But as he prepares to retire from his high position in the Obama administration, Holder is striking back at his detractors by claiming that his office hasn’t been politicized at all.
‘Oh, She’s Going Down’: Rand Paul Comes Out Swinging Against Loretta Lynch’s Nomination
Sen. Rand Paul will vote against Loretta Lynch, President Obama’s nominee to be Attorney General.
Sheriff Clarke: DOJ Trying to ‘Emasculate’ Cops
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke (D) alleged that the Justice Department was trying “to emasculate the American police officer” and “turn them into social workers” on Tuesday’s “Your World with Neil Cavuto” on the Fox News Channel. “‘Transforming local policing,’
Clarke: ‘Anything Short of Murder and Rape’ Won’t Get You Deported
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke (D) said that “anything short of murder and rape” is considered a low-level offense for illegal immigrants and will likely not result in deportation on Friday’s “Laura Ingraham Show.” “When you put that population [criminal
Dem: Lynch Hearings ‘Sound-Bite Factory For Fox News And Conspiracy Theorists’
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse doesn’t want the Senate Judiciary Committee to talk about Eric Holder as it considers a nominee to replace him as Attorney General.
Attorney General Nominee Says Illegal Immigrants Should Work, GOP Will Confirm
Many Republicans tossed softball questions at Lynch throughout her confirmation hearing. Nonetheless, Lynch demurred from answering over and over again, abiding by the new rule that nominees must avoid giving honest answers lest they be held accountable for those answers.
