Robert Hur May Soon Testify on Probe of Biden's Handling of Classified Documents
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Special counsel Robert Hur could testify before Congress in coming weeks about his probe into President Biden's handling of classified documents. Talks are ongoing about timing.
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Hur recently released his final report concluding no criminal charges for Biden or his aides, though he criticized Biden's conduct.
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The report said evidence didn't prove beyond reasonable doubt that Biden intentionally and illegally held records. Justice Department policy against charging sitting presidents was also a factor.
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House Republicans asked the Justice Department to hand over transcripts and recordings of Biden's interviews with Hur's team last October. The release would require review and settlement of any executive privilege claims.
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Hur noted Biden "turned in classified documents to the National Archives and the Department of Justice, consented to the search of multiple locations including his homes, sat for a voluntary interview and in other ways cooperated."