Eric Holder
Hackers post 'private data' of Michelle Obama, FBI head
Mar 12, 2013 19:53 EDT
US authorities were investigating Tuesday after hackers posted personal financial data belonging to First Lady Michelle Obama, the head of the FBI and several A-list celebrities online.
Black lawmakers urge diversity in Obama cabinet
Mar 11, 2013 18:57 EDT
The Congressional Black Caucus complained to President Barack Obama on Monday about his lack of diversity, highlighting his failure to nominate any African-Americans to his second-term cabinet.
Bin Laden son-in-law pleads not guilty to terror
Mar 08, 2013 16:17 EST
Osama bin Laden's son-in-law and former spokesman pleaded not guilty Friday to terrorism charges in New York, where he was brought a week ago after a top secret US operation.
Bin Laden son in law pleads not guilty to terror
Mar 08, 2013 12:29 EST
Osama bin Laden's son-in-law and former spokesman pleaded not guilty Friday to terrorism charges in New York, where he was brought a week ago after a top secret US operation.
Bin Laden son-in-law faces terror charges in US court
Mar 08, 2013 06:02 EST
Osama bin Laden's son-in-law has been captured and is due to appear in court in New York on Friday on charges he plotted with the Al-Qaeda leader to stage attacks on Americans.
Bin Laden son-in-law faces terror charges in US court
Mar 07, 2013 22:56 EST
Osama bin Laden's son-in-law has been captured and is due to appear in court in New York on Friday on charges he plotted with the Al-Qaeda leader to stage attacks on Americans.
John Brennan confirmed as CIA director
Mar 07, 2013 21:28 EST
The US Senate confirmed John Brennan as CIA director Thursday after the White House doused a fierce debate over the potential use of domestic drones, which could have delayed filling the crucial post.
Holder clarifies president's drone authority
Mar 07, 2013 16:11 EST
Attorney General Eric Holder made clear on Thursday that a US president does not have the power to order a drone strike against a "non combatant" American inside the United States.
Senator's filibuster of CIA pick ends after 12 hours
Mar 07, 2013 06:06 EST
A Republican senator seeking to block President Barack Obama's pick to lead the CIA over concerns about drone strikes on US soil completed a nearly 13-hour speaking filibuster early Thursday.
Senator's filibuster of CIA pick ends after 12 hrs
Mar 07, 2013 01:49 EST
A Republican senator seeking to block President Barack Obama's pick to lead the CIA over concerns about drone strikes on US soil completed a nearly 13-hour speaking filibuster early Thursday.
Senator to speak 'as long as it takes' over CIA pick
Mar 07, 2013 00:44 EST
A Republican senator seeking to block President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the CIA is vowing to speak as long as it takes to do so, citing concern about drone strikes on US soil.
Senator to speak 'as long as it takes' over CIA pick
Mar 06, 2013 22:38 EST
A Republican senator sought to block President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the CIA, saying he would speak as long as it took to do so, citing concern about drone strikes on US soil.
Rand Paul filibuster on drones gains support in Senate
Mar 06, 2013 19:58 EST
Republican Rand Paul stiff-armed President Barack Obama's CIA nomination Wednesday, drawing support from fellow senators concerned about the administration's refusal to rule out drone strikes on US soil.
US senator filibusters CIA pick, drone use questioned
Mar 06, 2013 14:20 EST
A Republican irate over the Obama administration's refusal to rule out drone strikes on US soil took to the Senate floor Wednesday in a classic filibuster to block the president's CIA nominee.
Senate panel greenlights CIA nominee Brennan
Mar 05, 2013 22:42 EST
The US Senate Intelligence Committee endorsed John Brennan to be the next CIA director, after the White House turned over secret memos on the targeted killing of Americans.
Obama admin refuses to rule out drone strikes on US soil
Mar 05, 2013 19:45 EST
American forces could launch a deadly drone strike against a target on US soil if there was an "extraordinary circumstance," Attorney General Eric Holder said in a letter seen Tuesday.
White House backs gay marriage in Supreme Court brief
Mar 01, 2013 00:34 EST
US President Barack Obama's administration threw its weight behind gay marriage on Thursday, urging the Supreme Court to strike down California's ban on same-sex unions.
White House backs gay marriage in Supreme Court brief
Feb 28, 2013 20:46 EST
US President Barack Obama's administration threw its weight behind gay marriage, urging the Supreme Court to strike down California's ban on same-sex unions.
White House backs gay marriage in Supreme Court filing
Feb 28, 2013 19:09 EST
US President Barack Obama threw his weight behind gay marriage on Thursday when his administration filed a brief with the Supreme Court opposing California's bid to ban same-sex unions.
White House stonewalling drone inquiry say lawmakers
Feb 28, 2013 01:40 EST
US lawmakers have accused the White House of rebuffing their inquiries into CIA drone bombing raids abroad and vowed to assert more congressional oversight over the secretive drone war.
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| Eric Holder | |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office February 3, 2009[1] | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Michael Mukasey |
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| In office January 20, 2001 – February 2, 2001 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Janet Reno |
| Succeeded by | John Ashcroft |
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| In office 1997 – 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Jamie Gorelick |
| Succeeded by | Larry Thompson |
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US Attorney for the District of Columbia
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| In office 1993 – 1997 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
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| Born | January 21, 1951 The Bronx, New York, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sharon Malone |
| Children | (3) |
| Alma mater | Columbia University Columbia Law School |
| Profession | Attorney at law |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
