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A federal judge heard arguments on Nov. 4, 2021, in Donald Trump’s bid to block the release of White House records sought by the House committee investigating Jan. 6. The National Archives was still holding the documents while the privilege dispute and related litigation played out.
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A federal judge heard arguments on Nov. 4, 2021, in Donald Trump’s bid to block the release of White House records sought by the House committee investigating Jan. 6. The National Archives was still holding the documents while the privilege dispute and related litigation played out.
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A federal judge heard arguments on Nov. 4, 2021, in Donald Trump’s bid to block the release of White House records sought by the House committee investigating Jan. 6. The National Archives was still holding the documents while the privilege dispute and related litigation played out.
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