Biden sues US justice department to block release of recordings
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Joe Biden speaks at an event for South Carolina Democrats in February 2026.
Former US President Joe Biden has sued the federal government to block the release of interviews with his memoir's ghostwriter, which he has described as "private information" but could contain embarrassing details about his memory.
Special Counsel Robert Hur obtained the recordings and transcripts while investigating Biden's handling of classified documents.
Hur found Biden improperly retained records, but he did not recommend charges. His report, released in 2024, also raised questions about Biden's fitness for office.
The justice department has accused the prior administration of trying to "hide audio recordings that clearly demonstrate a significant decline" in Biden'...
