Eric Holder to resign, set up confirmation battle
After a stormy 5½-year tenure, Attorney General Eric Holder will formally announce Thursday that he plans to resign as the nation’s top law enforcement officer, two sources told Yahoo News.
Holder, who will reveal his plans in an appearance at the White House, will stay on until his successor is
confirmed, the officials said on condition of anonymity. The White House announced that President Obama would make a “personnel announcement” at 4:30 p.m. in the White House’s State Dining Room.
The news was first reported by National Public Radio.
His decision to leave sets up a confirmation battle that will help define President Obama’s second term. Republicans are in good shape to retake the Senate in November, putting pressure on the White House to either find a compromise candidate or gird for a political war
Holder, who will reveal his plans in an appearance at the White House, will stay on until his successor is
confirmed, the officials said on condition of anonymity. The White House announced that President Obama would make a “personnel announcement” at 4:30 p.m. in the White House’s State Dining Room.
The news was first reported by National Public Radio.
His decision to leave sets up a confirmation battle that will help define President Obama’s second term. Republicans are in good shape to retake the Senate in November, putting pressure on the White House to either find a compromise candidate or gird for a political war
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