Washington Today (5-16-24): White House asserts executive privilege over President's interview audio
May 16, 2024
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50:11Now PlayingWashington Today (5-16-24): White House asserts executive privilege over President's interview audio
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as posted by the channelThe House Judiciary Committee votes to recommend Attorney General Merrick Garland be held in contempt of Congress for not turning over an audio recording of President Joe Biden's interview with the special counsel who investigated his handling of classified documents.
The vote comes after the White House said the recording is covered by executive privilege and not available to Congress.
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