Biden sues DOJ to block release of audio recordings tied to special counsel probe
Former President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to prevent the release of audio recordings related to a special counsel investigation. These recordings were made during interviews for his memoir and are linked to his handling of classified materials. The lawsuit follows Biden's involvement in a separate case initiated by the Heritage Foundation regarding a FOIA request for records from the investigation.
- ▪Biden's lawsuit aims to block the release of recordings and transcripts from interviews with a ghostwriter.
- ▪The recordings are central to a special counsel probe concerning Biden's handling of classified materials.
- ▪The lawsuit comes after Biden intervened in a separate lawsuit by the Heritage Foundation over a FOIA request.
14 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 4 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of interview tapes — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Biden Sues Justice Dept. to Block Release of Tapes — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Biden sues justice department to block release of Hur interview audio — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Biden sues to block release of audio, transcripts in special counsel investigation — The Hill
- ▪ Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio, transcripts tied to special counsel probe — New York Post
- ▪ Biden sues Justice Department to block release of files from biographer interviews — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Biden sues to prevent release of interview audio from Robert Hur DOJ investigation — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Biden Sues Justice Department Over Release of Interview Audio — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio from interviews — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Biden files lawsuit in bid to block DOJ audio interview release — Axios
- ▪ Ex-President Biden Sues to Stop DOJ Disclosing Interview Tapes - Bloomberg.com — Google News
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBiden sues DOJ to block release of audio recordings tied to special counsel probeThe recordings were from interviews Biden gave to a ghostwriter for his memoir.ByAlexander MallinMay 26, 2026, 9:09 PM1:23Former President Joe Biden speaks to the South Carolina Democratic Party on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Columbia, S.C.
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