CNN 's Evan Perez and Mike Ahlers contributed to this report . Attorney General Eric Holder to step down from his position after high-profile tenure . The Justice Department has been under fire for its handling of the Fast and Furious gun smuggling investigation that led to a congressional report in which it was found that some U.S. agents had allowed guns to be smuggled New appointee could face heated confirmation hearings .
Attorney General Eric Holder to step down from his position after high-profile tenure . The Justice Department has been under fire for its handling of the Fast and Furious gun smuggling investigation that led to a congressional report in which it was found that some U.S. agents had allowed guns to be smuggled New appointee could face heated confirmation hearings .