Eric Holder
Coverage of Eric Holder in the Nexus archive.
- Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief
Multiple endorsements were announced for candidates in Michigan's political races, including U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens for Senate, Abdul El-Sayed for Senate, and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow for Senate. U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna will campaign with Will Lawrence in Michigan's 7th Congressional District on June 28.
- Trump accuses Schumer of trying to 'interfere in our elections' with latest strategy
President Donald Trump accuses Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats of trying to interfere in the upcoming elections through a 'free and fair elections task force'. The task force aims to address election threats, including foreign interference and voter suppression. Trump claims that Democrats are trying to rig the outcome of the midterm elections.
- Obama branded 'classless moron' for AG jab at Trump as 'wingman' comments resurface
The White House called former President Barack Obama 'classless' after he criticized President Donald Trump's potential influence over the attorney general. Obama stated that a president should not direct the attorney general to prosecute individuals. The comment sparked backlash from Trump supporters, who pointed to Obama's close relationship with former Attorney General Eric Holder.
- Obama branded 'classless moron' for AG jab at Trump as 'wingman' comments resurface
The White House criticized former President Barack Obama for his comments on presidential power and the role of the attorney general, calling him 'classless' and suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'. Obama made the remarks during an interview with Stephen Colbert, discussing the need for restrictions on presidential power. The exchange comes amid controversy over the Trump Administration's decision-making and the role of the attorney general.
- Schumer, Dems launch 'free and fair' elections task force as Trump's SAVE America Act stumbles
Senate Democrats launched a 'free and fair' elections task force as Republicans struggle to move forward on voter ID legislation. The task force aims to address election threats, including foreign interference and voter suppression. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer leads the effort.
- Schumer, Dems launch 'free and fair' elections task force as Trump's SAVE America Act stumbles
Senate Democrats launch a 'free and fair' elections task force as Republicans struggle to move forward on voter ID legislation. The task force is set to join forces with former Attorney General Eric Holder and others. Its creation comes as Republicans have failed to advance the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.
- How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder
The Supreme Court ruling on voting rights could lead to a decrease in Black representation in Congress, according to Eric Holder, chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. He discussed this with NPR's Michel Martin. The ruling may have significant implications for Congress.
- JONATHAN TURLEY: Ex-conservative icon joins Left's ruthless court-packing scheme
Bill Kristol, a former conservative icon and founder of The Weekly Standard, has endorsed the Democratic plan to expand the Supreme Court to create a liberal majority. The article criticizes this 'court-packing' scheme as a ruthless strategy to force political changes, citing support from figures like James Carville and Eric Holder.
- CBS host presses former AG Eric Holder on defending partisan redistricting efforts in Virginia
CBS host Margaret Brennan questioned former Attorney General Eric Holder about Democratic-backed redistricting efforts in Virginia, which Holder defended as a response to Republican-led gerrymandering nationwide. Holder argued the proposal is a temporary, voter-approved measure to counter partisan map-drawing in states like Texas and North Carolina, while Brennan criticized it as undermining fairness and diluting minority political influence.
- Eric Holder accuses GOP of 'stealing seats' while defending 'fair' Democratic redistricting push
Eric Holder, a top Virginia redistricting proponent, accused Republicans of 'stealing seats' through partisan gerrymandering in Texas and Missouri while defending Democrats' push to redraw Virginia's congressional map to favor Democrats 10-1. The referendum, framed as restoring fairness, faces criticism from Republicans like Sen. Mike Lee, who argue the logic is hypocritical, as similar tactics have been used by Democrats in states like Illinois and New England.
- Eric Holder accuses GOP of 'stealing seats' while defending 'fair' Democratic redistricting push
Eric Holder accused Republicans of 'stealing seats' through partisan redistricting in Texas and Missouri, defending Democrats' push to redraw Virginia's congressional map to favor them 10-1. The proposed map faces criticism for gerrymandering, with Republicans like Sen. Mike Lee and media critics arguing it mirrors similar tactics by Democrats in states like Illinois and Maryland.
- Face the Nation: Hochstein, Adams, Holder
The news segment covers Pope Leo's trip to Africa reported by Chris Livesay, with appearances by Biden administration energy adviser Amos Hochstein, former Surgeon General Jerome Adams, and former Attorney General Eric Holder.
- Ex-Attorney General Eric Holder says Virginia redistricting referendum is a "national fight"
Eric Holder, former U.S. Attorney General, called the Virginia redistricting referendum a 'national fight' as Democrats seek to secure a 10-1 congressional seat advantage by redrawing maps. He criticized Republicans for creating a 'crisis' that Democrats must address.
- Former Atty. General Eric Holder talks with House Democrats about redistricting
Former US Attorney General Eric Holder discussed the latest developments in the Texas redistricting effort with House Democrats. The meeting focused on the GOP's redistricting plans. Holder provided an overview of the current situation.