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Judge Allows Release of Biden Memoir Recordings to Heritage
politics20 days ago

Judge Allows Release of Biden Memoir Recordings to Heritage

A federal judge ruled that hours of audio from Joe Biden’s 2017 memoir interviews must be released to the Heritage Foundation under FOIA, denying Biden’s bid to block disclosure. The ruling emphasizes public interest and FOIA’s transparency goals, with redactions deemed sufficient. Biden has sought an injunction pending appeal as the dispute over whether the recordings, tied to Hur’s classified-materials inquiry, proceed toward release.

politics22 days ago

Judge allows DOJ to hand Biden audio files to Heritage Foundation in FOIA dispute

A federal judge rejected Biden’s bid to block the DOJ from turning over hours of 2017-era Biden audio conversations to the Heritage Foundation, ruling that the public interest in disclosure outweighed privacy concerns and that redactions mitigate sensitive material; Biden has filed an injunction pending appeal. The Heritage Foundation argues the tapes show mishandling of classified information, which Biden denies, and the recordings are connected to a memoir project and the Hur investigation into classified materials.

politics1 month 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.

DOJ Pardon Ally Aims for Seat on $1.7B Trump Victims Fund Board
politics1 month 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.

Biden moves to block release of ghostwriter tapes in FOIA clash
politics2 months 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.

politics2 months 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.

McMahon's History Rocks Tour Sparks Backlash Over MAGA-Funded 250th Anniversary History Push
politics3 months 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.

Tennessee Moves to Bar Undocumented Students, Turning Schools into Immigration Watchdogs
politics4 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.

Maryland man accused of plotting to murder OMB director after showing up at his home
politics5 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.

Heritage Foundation Urges US to Focus on Marriage and Family
politics6 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.

politics6 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.

Heritage Foundation Staff Departures Signal Rift in MAGA Alliance
politics6 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.