Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Court Allows Biden Memoir Recordings to Conservative Group
A court has ruled that the Justice Department can give a conservative group, the Heritage Foundation, copies of recordings Joe Biden made for his memoir.
Biden's lawyers are trying to stop this, but the court said the recordings can be given to the group while the legal challenge continues.
The recordings were made in 2016 and 2017 and were part of an investigation into Biden's handling of classified material.
Some parts of the recordings will be kept private to protect Biden's family and health information.
The Heritage Foundation wants the recordings for transparency, while Biden's team says it's a political move.
A federal appeals court allowed the Heritage Foundation to obtain Biden's memoir recordings.
Biden's legal team is challenging the decision but lost the initial appeal.
The recordings were made in 2016 and 2017 and were part of an investigation.
Some sections of the recordings will be redacted to protect Biden's privacy.
The Heritage Foundation seeks the recordings for transparency, while Biden's team argues it's politically motivated.
- Who
- Joe Biden, Heritage Foundation, DOJ, House Republicans
- What
- Court ruling on the release of Biden's memoir recordings
- When
- Recent weeks, with the case ongoing
- Where
- US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
- Why
- Heritage Foundation sought the recordings under a government transparency law, and House Republicans have an interest in the information for oversight.
Biden's Legal Team
Heritage Foundation and DOJ
Disclosure of Recordings
Biden's Legal Team
Biden's lawyers argue that the disclosure violates his privacy rights and is politically motivated.
Heritage Foundation and DOJ
The Heritage Foundation and DOJ contend that the public's interest outweighs Biden's privacy concerns.
Legal Challenge
Biden's Legal Team
Biden's legal team seeks to block the release of the recordings and transcripts.
Heritage Foundation and DOJ
The Heritage Foundation and DOJ support the release, citing transparency and oversight.
- Case Name
- Heritage Foundation v. DOJ, 26-5235
- Court
- US Court of Appeals, DC Circuit
- Date of Recordings
- 2016 and 2017
- Investigation
- Special counsel investigated Biden's handling of classified material
- Redactions
- Some sections will be redacted to protect Biden's family and health information