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June 24, 2021

Eric Holder says he supports disclosing donors to political groups, but declines to reveal his donors

Former Attorney General Eric Holder, who is now the chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, advocated for disclosing donors to political organizations.

December 30, 2020

Eric Holder defends former top Obama official representing companies in child slavery lawsuit

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is defending former top Obama official Neal Katyal, who is currently representing companies in a child slavery lawsuit.

August 7, 2020

Democrats focus on state elections in push to control Congressional mapmaking

A decade ago, the GOP flipped 20 state legislative chambers, cementing their dominance at state and congressional levels.

July 9, 2020

Beto O’Rourke blames GOP ‘death cult mentality’ for rise in US violence

As violent crime spikes in some U.S. cities, former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke claims a Republican Party “death cult mentality” is to blame.

May 6, 2020

Former AG Holder formally backs Biden's White House bid

Former Attorney General Eric Holder is endorsing Joe Biden for president, saying that the former vice president would work in the White House to reduce mass incarcerations and heal a divided nation.

May 2, 2020

Eric Holder defends Biden, tells Bill Maher it's Trump supporters 'fanning' Tara Reade's claims

Former Attorney General Eric Holder defended former Vice President Joe Biden during a Friday night appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher," insisting that "supporters" of President Trump have been "fanning" the 1993 allegations made by former Senate staffer Tara Reade. 

April 22, 2020

Biden opens up on typically private running mate search

A presidential nominee’s search for a running mate has traditionally been shrouded in secrecy. But as Joe Biden begins his official hunt for a vice presidential nominee, he’s being vocal about the selection process.

February 20, 2020

Eric Holder tells journalist Paul Sperry to 'shut the hell up' about prosecutor in Andrew McCabe probe

Former Attorney General Eric Holder lashed out at journalist and author Paul Sperry on Twitter Wednesday, telling Sperry that he should "shut the hell up" about Justice Department attorney Molly Gaston's donations to former President Barack Obama.

February 19, 2020

Holder pushes for Supreme Court term limits, says '18 years is enough'

Former Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday openly called for 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices, lending his support to a push that has gained steam among Democrats amid the Trump administration's rapid-fire federal judicial appointments -- and the possibility of a looming Supreme Court vacancy.

February 19, 2020

Former prosecutor: 'There is a double standard' from Democrats who want AG Barr to resign

Former federal prosecutor Brett Tolman said Wednesday on "Fox & Friends” that “there is a double standard” regarding the call from Democrats for Attorney General Bill Barr to resign amid backlash over the Department of Justice seeking to reduce former Trump adviser Roger Stone’s recommended sentence.