# Biden’s Secret Records Blocked by Judge

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Podcast: [Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tulsa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560363)
Published: 2026-06-20T06:33:19+00:00
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## Resource

A federal judge has ruled that the public interest outweighs President Biden’s privacy claims, ordering the release of private 2016-2017 recordings he made with a ghostwriter — materials obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during his investigation. Though Biden argued the tapes contained sensitive personal details, including discussions about his late son Beau, the judge noted those topics were already redacted and the remaining content doesn’t include private family matters. The ruling, by Trump-nominated Judge Dabney Friedrich, gives Biden three weeks to appeal, while the Justice Department remains silent. The dispute erupted after Hur’s investigation cleared Biden of criminal wrongdoing but raised questions about his age and fitness, prompting Republicans to demand the tapes — a move that led to Attorney General Garland being held in contempt for refusing to comply. The Biden team is now seeking a temporary block while preparing their appeal. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e714f6da0a6b918f

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