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politics10 hours ago

Biden Sues to Block Release of 70 Hours of Audio Tied to Classified-Docs Inquiry

President Biden filed suit to block the release of about 70 hours of audio recordings and transcripts from 2017 between him and memoir author Mark Zwonitzer, records tied to a probe into his handling of classified documents; the Heritage Foundation sought the materials via FOIA, arguing they show mishandling, while Biden’s team contends release would be politically motivated and not in the public interest, noting that Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation concluded no criminal charges were warranted.

via Politico|
#audio-recordings#biden#foia
DOJ Pardon Ally Aims for Seat on $1.7B Trump Victims Fund Board
politics7 days ago

DOJ Pardon Ally Aims for Seat on $1.7B Trump Victims Fund Board

Mike Howell, a Republican lawyer and close ally of Ed Martin, the DOJ pardon attorney, has asked Acting AG Todd Blanche to appoint him to one of five seats on the new anti-weaponization fund’s board. The fund, created as part of a $10 billion settlement with Trump over the IRS leak, will distribute more than $1.7 billion to people claiming government “weaponization” through 2028. If chosen, Howell would oversee payments; he leads the Oversight Project and is a Heritage Foundation fellow. The bid is the first publicly known attempt to join the commission; DOJ did not comment. A separate former Trump adviser, Michael Caputo, has also sought restitution from the fund.

via CBS News|
#doj#fund#heritage-foundation
Biden moves to block release of ghostwriter tapes in FOIA clash
politics17 days ago

Biden moves to block release of ghostwriter tapes in FOIA clash

The Justice Department plans to disclose redacted transcripts and audio of Biden’s conversations with a ghostwriter about classified materials to Congress and the Heritage Foundation, but Biden intends to intervene to prevent release. The Heritage Foundation accuses the administration of stonewalling, while Biden’s team argues the tapes weren’t meant for public release. A potential June timeline hinges on whether Biden files by Tuesday; the situation centers on transparency versus political considerations in a high-profile FOIA dispute.

via Axios|
#biden#doj#foia
politics17 days ago

Biden moves to block release of 2017 memoir audio in DOJ showdown

DOJ plans to release about 70 hours of redacted audio from Biden’s 2017 interviews with a memoir ghostwriter; Biden says he will seek to block disclosures, with a Tuesday deadline to take legal action and possible releases to Congress and the Heritage Foundation. The tapes, tied to Special Counsel Hur’s investigation, may be edited for privacy and to remove classified material. Heritage vows to continue pursuing access, while the White House frames the move as political and argues it serves no public interest and raises privacy/executive-privilege questions.

via Politico|
#audio-tapes#biden#doj
McMahon's History Rocks Tour Sparks Backlash Over MAGA-Funded 250th Anniversary History Push
politics1 month ago

McMahon's History Rocks Tour Sparks Backlash Over MAGA-Funded 250th Anniversary History Push

Critics charge that Linda McMahon’s ostensibly apolitical History Rocks! tour, tied to the America 250 Civics Education Coalition and funded by pro‑Trump groups, aims to shape how U.S. history is taught ahead of the 250th anniversary, prompting school cancellations and protests while McMahon defends the program as nonpolitical.

via The Daily Beast|
#america-250-civics-education-coalition#heritage-foundation#history-rocks
Tennessee Moves to Bar Undocumented Students, Turning Schools into Immigration Watchdogs
politics2 months ago

Tennessee Moves to Bar Undocumented Students, Turning Schools into Immigration Watchdogs

Backed by Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, Tennessee lawmakers are advancing bills that would bar undocumented students from public schools, impose tuition, and require schools to report immigration status, challenging Plyler v. Doe; critics warn the move could destroy public education by turning teachers into immigration agents and may trigger costly, nationwide repercussions if Plyler is overturned.

via The Intercept|
#education#heritage-foundation#immigration
Maryland man accused of plotting to murder OMB director after showing up at his home
politics3 months ago

Maryland man accused of plotting to murder OMB director after showing up at his home

Colin Demarco, a 26-year-old from Maryland, is accused of plotting to murder OMB Director Russell Vought after traveling from Rockville to Vought’s Arlington, Virginia home wearing a mask and gloves. Authorities say he left notes about a weapons stash and a “Body Disposal Guide,” discussed killing the president in Discord messages, and identified Vought as the target connected to Project 2025, a Heritage Foundation policy agenda. The case, investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service, involves state charges in Arlington County; Demarco claimed he was seeking a job and denied intent to harm anyone, while Vought remains under security protection amid threats tied to his role in Trump-era policies.

via cbsnews.com|
#arlington-county#attempted-murder#heritage-foundation
Heritage Foundation Urges US to Focus on Marriage and Family
politics4 months ago

Heritage Foundation Urges US to Focus on Marriage and Family

The Heritage Foundation released a report urging the US to prioritize marriage and family, proposing initiatives like marriage preparation programs, a universal day of rest, and discouraging online dating, while advocating for policies that support traditional family structures and discourage single parenthood, reflecting its shift towards populist conservative ideals.

via abcnews.go.com|
#conservative#family-policy#heritage-foundation
politics4 months ago

Heritage Foundation Advocates for Marriage and Family Initiatives

The Heritage Foundation urges the US to prioritize marriage and family in policy, recommending executive actions to support traditional family structures, while critics argue for inclusive family support regardless of gender or biology. The report emphasizes the importance of marriage for child-rearing and criticizes IVF outside of marriage, aligning with some conservative political figures' focus on family policies.

via Politico|
#family#heritage-foundation#marriage
Heritage Foundation Staff Departures Signal Rift in MAGA Alliance
politics5 months ago

Heritage Foundation Staff Departures Signal Rift in MAGA Alliance

Advancing American Freedom (AAF) has hired key former Heritage Foundation leaders in legal, economic, and data analysis to bolster its growth and influence in 2026, including establishing new institutes focused on the rule of law and free enterprise, supported by significant fundraising and high-profile endorsements from political figures.

via Advancing American Freedom|
#advancing-american-freedom#conservative#economic