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DOJ Confirms White House Compliance with Records Act

4/23/2026

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  • The U.S. Department of Justice told a court that White House staff comply with Presidential Records Act.
  • This follows an opinion that U.S. President Donald Trump is not bound by act.
  • White House Counsel David Warrington issued a memo directing staff to preserve work-related materials, with personal text messages exempt.
  • American Historical Association and American Oversight seek a court order to enforce preservation, including messaging apps, with May 5 hearing.