Appeals court rejects Biden’s bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews

Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by ABC, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) · July 21, 2026 · 3 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected a request by Joe Biden to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter before he was elected president . A divided three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Colum...

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In Minneapolis, residents are likely to be interested in the implications of this ruling on government transparency and the balance between public interest and personal privacy. As a community that values open government, Minneapolis has implemented various initiatives to increase transparency in local government, such as online access to city records and meetings. The federal appeals court's decision to prioritize public interest in disclosing the recordings of Biden's interviews may resonate with Minneapolis residents who expect similar transparency from their local leaders. The fact that the recordings were obtained in the course of a criminal investigation that did not lead to an indictment may also raise questions about the use of such materials in political investigations, a concern that may be relevant to Minneapolis residents who follow local politics and government accountability.

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) · Reading time: 3 min

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Appeals court rejects Biden’s bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews

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