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Biden Team Seeks Block on 2017 Ghostwriter Tapes Release

5/11/2026

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Administration refuses to release President Donald Trump’s classified-document report, blocking transparency.
President Joe Biden’s lawyers will intervene to block Justice Department’s release of 2017 ghostwriter tapes by Tuesday.
Heritage Foundation’s Mike Howell says the tapes will prove lie about Biden’s fitness and alleged disclosure.
Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate warned that if Biden objects, recordings could be delayed until June 15, with Department to send them to House Judiciary Committee.

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Administration refuses to release President Donald Trump’s classified-document report, blocking transparency.
President Joe Biden’s lawyers will intervene to block Justice Department’s release of 2017 ghostwriter tapes by Tuesday.
Heritage Foundation’s Mike Howell says the tapes will prove lie about Biden’s fitness and alleged disclosure.
Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate warned that if Biden objects, recordings could be delayed until June 15, with Department to send them to House Judiciary Committee.