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Judge Clears DOJ to Hand Biden Interview Audio to Heritage Foundation

June 20, 2026

Summary

A federal judge ruled that the Justice Department can release redacted audio recordings and transcripts of former President Joe Biden's interview with a special counsel to the conservative Heritage Foundation.

How coverage differs

  • Left: Judge's ruling grants conservative group access to sensitive presidential records Left-leaning outlets report that a federal judge has permitted the Justice Department to release former President Biden's interview audio and transcripts to the Heritage Foundation. They highlight the detail that these discussions were with a ghostwriter, framing the content as potentially sensitive or personal rather than purely official.
  • Center: Judge clears DOJ to release Biden tapes, but appeal delays action Center outlets report that a federal judge has ruled the Justice Department can release redacted audio recordings and transcripts of former President Joe Biden's interview. The decision allows the materials to be provided to the conservative legal group, the Heritage Foundation.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Judge says DOJ can provide Biden discussions with ghostwriter to Heritage Foundation

Center

  • Judge Says DOJ Can Hand Biden Recordings to Heritage Foundation

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