Biden sues justice department to block release of Hur interview audio
Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to prevent the release of audio recordings from interviews related to a classified documents inquiry. The former president claims that disclosing these recordings would violate his privacy rights. The lawsuit comes after a report by special counsel Robert Hur, which found no criminal wrongdoing but raised concerns about Biden's memory and handling of classified materials.
- ▪Biden's lawsuit aims to block the release of interview transcripts and audio tied to a classified documents investigation.
- ▪The recordings were made during Biden's vice presidency and were evaluated by special counsel Robert Hur.
- ▪Hur's report concluded there was no criminal wrongdoing but described Biden as having a poor memory.
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 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 sues DOJ to block release of audio recordings tied to special counsel probe — ABC 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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Joe Biden speaks during a memorial service to celebrate the life of the civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson, in Chicago on 6 March 2026. Photograph: Jim Vondruska/ReutersView image in fullscreenJoe Biden speaks during a memorial service to celebrate the life of the civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson, in Chicago on 6 March 2026. Photograph: Jim Vondruska/ReutersJoe BidenBiden sues justice department to block release of Hur interview audioFormer president says disclosure of recordings tied to classified files inquiry would violate his privacyRichard Luscombe and agencyWed 27 May 2026 09.19 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 09.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJoe Biden, the former president, has filed a lawsuit to try to prevent the justice department (DoJ) from releasing transcripts…
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