Court rejects Trump's efforts to keep records from 1/6 panel

A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol

Thursday 09 December 2021 16:40 EST

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A federal appeals court ruled Thursday against an effort by President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.

The three-judge panel said there was a “unique legislative need” for documents that the committee has requested but whose release Trump has sought to block through executive privilege.

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Court rejects Trump's efforts to keep records from 1/6 panel

A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol

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