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Secret Files in Election Case Show How Judges Limited Trump's Privilege

Judges are actively scrutinizing the limits of executive privilege in relation to Donald Trump's legal challenges.

US Supreme Court will not hear appeal from Musk's X over warrant in Donald Trump case

Twitter argues a nondisclosure order violated its First Amendment rights regarding executive privilege and government overreach.
Trump's Twitter usage prior to the Capitol attack raises questions about misinformation and its impact on democracy.
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Biden Refuses to Release Hur Interview Audio

The House Judiciary and Oversight committees voted to advance charges against AG Garland for not providing audio from President Biden's interview.
President Biden asserted executive privilege to deny access to the audio recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur.

Joe Biden claims he has 'executive privilege' against anyone finding out just how addled he is

The White House invoked executive privilege to block the release of transcripts, sparking concerns about presidential transparency and potential misuse of power.

Biden asserts executive privilege over audio of interview with special counsel Robert Hur

Biden asserts executive privilege over interview audio to shield AG Garland from potential contempt charges.

Biden Refuses to Release Hur Interview Audio

The House Judiciary and Oversight committees voted to advance charges against AG Garland for not providing audio from President Biden's interview.
President Biden asserted executive privilege to deny access to the audio recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur.

Joe Biden claims he has 'executive privilege' against anyone finding out just how addled he is

The White House invoked executive privilege to block the release of transcripts, sparking concerns about presidential transparency and potential misuse of power.

Biden asserts executive privilege over audio of interview with special counsel Robert Hur

Biden asserts executive privilege over interview audio to shield AG Garland from potential contempt charges.
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White House Blocks Release of Biden's Special Counsel Interview, Says GOP Is Being Political

President Biden asserts executive privilege over interview audio amidst Republican contempt efforts.

Release the Hur interview audio, Joe Biden, and stop feeding the inevitable conspiracy theories

President Biden cited executive privilege to withhold audio recordings, sparking suspicions and conspiracy theories.

White House Blocks Release of Biden's Special Counsel Interview, Says GOP Is Being Political

President Biden asserts executive privilege over interview audio amidst Republican contempt efforts.

Release the Hur interview audio, Joe Biden, and stop feeding the inevitable conspiracy theories

President Biden cited executive privilege to withhold audio recordings, sparking suspicions and conspiracy theories.
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Biden asserts executive privilege to block release of special counsel interviews

House Republicans demand Biden-Hur interview recordings amidst executive privilege
Republicans accused of potential distortion for political gain

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Biden asserts executive privilege over special counsel recordings.

JUST IN: Biden Exerts Executive Privilege to Block Release of Audio from Documents Interview With Robert Hur

President Biden has exerted executive privilege to prevent the release of audio recordings of his interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur.

Justice Department says Merrick Garland can't be held in contempt by Congress

The U.S. Justice Department pushed back on House Republicans' contempt threat towards Attorney General Merrick Garland over refusing to hand over a special counsel's interview audio recording.
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Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute

Justice Department refuses to prosecute Attorney General for defying congressional subpoena related to special counsel audio interview.

Justice Dept. Says It Won't Prosecute Garland for Contempt

The Justice Department will not prosecute Attorney General Merrick B. Garland for not complying with a congressional subpoena for President Biden's interview recordings due to executive privilege.

House Republicans prepare to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt

The House is expected to vote on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress over President Biden's audiotapes.

Bannon's Bid To Stay Out Of Jail Gets Major Side Eye From DC Circuit

The Court of Appeals upheld Bannon's conviction for contempt of Congress, despite his defiance of the subpoena and attempted claims of executive privilege.
Bannon was unable to use various defenses, such as invoking executive privilege or advice of counsel, in his trial for contempt of Congress.

Peter Navarro Is Headed For The Hoosegow

Navarro indicted for contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena related to overturning the 2020 election.
Navarro's attempt to invoke executive privilege without proper legal representation backfired.

Peter Navarro sentenced to four months in prison for defying Jan. 6 committee

Judge scolds former Trump aide Peter Navarro for refusing to comply with congressional panel seeking to understand the attack on the transfer of presidential power.
Navarro could potentially be the first senior Trump White House aide to spend time in prison if his bid to remain free is rejected.

Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute

Justice Department refuses to prosecute Attorney General for defying congressional subpoena related to special counsel audio interview.

Justice Dept. Says It Won't Prosecute Garland for Contempt

The Justice Department will not prosecute Attorney General Merrick B. Garland for not complying with a congressional subpoena for President Biden's interview recordings due to executive privilege.

House Republicans prepare to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt

The House is expected to vote on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress over President Biden's audiotapes.

Bannon's Bid To Stay Out Of Jail Gets Major Side Eye From DC Circuit

The Court of Appeals upheld Bannon's conviction for contempt of Congress, despite his defiance of the subpoena and attempted claims of executive privilege.
Bannon was unable to use various defenses, such as invoking executive privilege or advice of counsel, in his trial for contempt of Congress.

Peter Navarro Is Headed For The Hoosegow

Navarro indicted for contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena related to overturning the 2020 election.
Navarro's attempt to invoke executive privilege without proper legal representation backfired.

Peter Navarro sentenced to four months in prison for defying Jan. 6 committee

Judge scolds former Trump aide Peter Navarro for refusing to comply with congressional panel seeking to understand the attack on the transfer of presidential power.
Navarro could potentially be the first senior Trump White House aide to spend time in prison if his bid to remain free is rejected.
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Ex-Trump White House official Navarro reports to prison to serve contempt of Congress sentence

Peter Navarro started serving a four-month sentence for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 attack.
Navarro's claims of executive privilege were rejected by courts, leading to his imprisonment after failed appeal attempts.

Review of Sensitive Issues Slows Potential Release of Biden Transcript

The White House is considering whether to release a transcript of President Biden's interview with a special counsel, but the decision is complicated by sensitive material and concerns about executive privilege.
The White House has indicated that it may release the transcript to counter the special counsel's characterization of Biden's memory, but no commitment has been made and there is no timeline for a possible disclosure.

Jeff Clark Is Still Doing Crazy Shit

Jeff Clark faces legal challenges related to his efforts to steal swing state electors for Donald Trump.
Donald Trump invoked executive privilege to prevent Clark from speaking to bar investigators.

House Judiciary Committee sues AG Merrick Garland for Biden audio tapes

House Judiciary Committee sued AG Garland for Biden interview recordings.

Justice Department won't pursue contempt charges against Garland

The Justice Department declined to pursue a criminal case against Attorney General Garland due to executive privilege, mirroring past cases involving Eric Holder and Bill Barr.
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