The House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection argued before the D.C. Circuit appeals court that they need White House records to safeguard future elections and stem the growth of executive power. (Politico, November 22, 2021, by Kyle Cheney)
The court gave former President Donald Trump a respite by temporarily blocking the National Archives from releasing White House records to the committee. The committee said any further delay could have long-term repercussions for their quest to defend democracy. (NBC News, November 22, 2021, by Dartuorro Clark)