US AG claims to be in the dark

Holder, who said Tuesday that he had recused himself from the leak inquiry, offered little insight to lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee, saying he doesn’t have “a factual basis to answer the question because I was recused.”

Holder also said he knew nothing of the details involving the controversy, saying “this is an ongoing matter and also an ongoing matter about which I know nothing.” But he did offer to give an explanation once the investigation is concluded. — Xinhua.