Biden sues Justice Department to block release of files from biographer interviews
Former President Joe Biden has initiated a lawsuit against the Justice Department to prevent the release of audio files from interviews with his biographer. The files are part of a special counsel investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents. Biden's legal team argues that these files are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act and asserts executive privilege over them.
- ▪Biden's lawsuit aims to block the release of about 70 hours of audio files and transcripts related to his memoir interviews.
- ▪The Justice Department plans to release the files to the House Judiciary Committee and the Heritage Foundation unless a ruling intervenes.
- ▪Biden's attorneys claim the Justice Department reversed its previous stance on releasing the files under the Trump administration.
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Politics Biden sues Justice Department to block release of audio files from biographer interviews By Jacob Rosen, Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen, Faris Tanyos Faris Tanyos News Editor Faris Tanyos is a news editor for CBSNews.com, where he writes and edits stories and tracks breaking news. He previously worked as a digital news producer at several local news stations up and down the West Coast.
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