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  1. A lawsuit has emerged challenging the Department of Justice's handling of interview materials related to a memoir project, involving requests from Congressional bodies.

Contempt proceedings initiated against administration officials regarding the refusal to turn over interview audio for a special counsel probe.

7 reports, 7 independent Updated May 27
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Contempt proceedings initiated against administration officials regarding the refusal to turn over interview audio for a special counsel probe.

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  1. Joe Biden sued the department to block the release of sensitive interview materials that were subject to special counsel review.Sub-event
  2. The Heritage Foundation filed a lawsuit to block the release of interview recordings requested through a FOIA investigation.Sub-event
  3. A lawsuit was filed in D.C. regarding document release, coinciding with an investigation into Biden's handling of sensitive documents.Sub-event
  4. Contempt proceedings initiated against administration officials regarding the refusal to turn over interview audio for a special counsel probe.1 source
  5. Garland was held in contempt by the House over the memoir interview inquiry.1 source
  6. Congress voted to hold Special Counsel Merrick Garland in contempt for refusing to turn over interview audio.1 source

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