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Biden ‘willfully’ retained and shared classified materials but no criminal charges warranted, special counsel says

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The report from special counsel Robert Hur, released Thursday, represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden’s handling of sensitive government materials, but also details the reasons why he should not be charged with the crime.

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  1. Fox News

    Special counsel releases report on Biden classified document probe (opens Fox News)

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    Special Counsel Robert Hur has been investigating Biden's improper retention of classified records since 2023

  2. Boston

    Special counsel: Biden 'willfully' disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted (opens Boston)

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    The report from special counsel Robert Hur, released Thursday, represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden’s handling of sensitive government materials, but also details the reasons why he should not be charged with the crime.

  3. KESQ Palm Springs

    Special counsel report concludes Biden willfully retained classified information but will not face charges (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    Special counsel Robert Hur released a searing report Thursday that concluded President Joe Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified military and national security information but will not face charges after a year long investigation into his handling of classified documents.

  4. Washington Examiner

    They both did it: Waiting for a new report on Joe Biden (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Late Wednesday came word that Robert Hur, the special counsel chosen by the Biden Justice Department to investigate President Biden

  5. Boston

    Special counsel investigating Biden's handling of classified documents has completed probe, AG says (opens Boston)

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    The investigation centered on the improper retention of classified documents by Biden from his time as a U.S. senator and as vice president.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Biden won't seek redactions in classified documents report (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Joe Biden will allow the report on his handling of classified documents to be released to the public without redactions, the White House said Thursday.

  7. KTVZ Bend

    Garland notifies Congress that special counsel Hur has concluded investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Paula Reid and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Robert Hur has concluded his yearlong investigation into possible mishandling of classified documents at two locations connected to President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a letter to lawmakers on Wednesday.

  8. PBS NewsHour

    Biden 'willfully' disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted, special counsel says (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The report from special counsel Robert Hur, released Thursday, represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden's handling of sensitive government materials, but also details the reasons why he should not be charged with the crime.

  9. Washington Times

    No criminal charges for Biden despite willfully retaining classified documents, special counsel says (opens Washington Times)

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    Special counsel Robert Hur released a scathing report Thursday saying President Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified military and national security documents but did not recommend criminal charges.

  10. Newsweek

    Biden "willfully retained" classified info but charges unwarranted: report (opens Newsweek)

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    Investigators found evidence President Biden mishandled classified information as a private citizen but not enough evidence that he committed a crime.

  11. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Takeaways from the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Special Counsel Robert Hur on Thursday released his long-awaited report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents, concluding that Biden had “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials when he was a private citizen.

  12. CNN

    Investigators found materials in Biden’s garage, den and offices (opens CNN)

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    Special counsel Robert Hur has released his team's report on the investigation into the mishandling of Obama-era classified documents at two locations connected to President Joe Biden. Follow here for the latest.

  13. Philadelphia Inquirer

    President Joe Biden won’t call for redactions in special counsel report on classified documents handling (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    The White House review for potential executive privilege concerns appeared to be the final hurdle before the report would be released to Congress and the public.

  14. NPR

    Read the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents (opens NPR)

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    Justice Department special counsel Robert Hur has released his report on an investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents.

  15. Fox News

    No charges for Biden after Special Counsel probe into improper handling of classified documents (opens Fox News)

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    The Justice Department released findings of an investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents

  16. NBC News

    Biden declines to assert executive privilege over classified documents report (opens NBC News)

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    President Joe Biden has declined to assert executive privilege over special counsel Robert Hur's report into classified documents found at the president's home and office.

  17. New York Post

    Special counsel says Biden ‘willfully retained and disclosed’ classified info, recommends no charges (opens New York Post)

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    The Justice Department has released a final report by special counsel Robert Hur on President Biden's mishandling of classified records.

  18. News Nation Now

    Who is Robert Hur, the special counsel investigating Biden’s classified docs? (opens News Nation Now)

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    Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of Robert Hur as the special counsel investigating Biden's classified materials.

  19. The Daily Caller

    Special Counsel Finds Biden Willfully Kept Classified Information, Declines To Pursue Criminal Charges (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Special Counsel Robert Hur concluded his investigation into Joe Biden's handling of classified documents and declined to pursue criminal charges.

  20. Washington Examiner

    Garland announces special counsel report on Biden classified documents is complete (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed that special counsel Robert Hur completed his report on Biden

  21. Politico

    Special counsel: Biden’s classified document mishandling doesn’t warrant charges (opens Politico)

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    The report criticized Biden’s conduct, saying he improperly took classified material related to the 2009 Afghanistan troop surge and shared classified information with the ghostwriter of his 2017 memoir.

  22. Hot Air

  23. Duluth News Tribune

    Congress receives report on Biden's handling of classified documents (opens Duluth News Tribune)

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    The special counsel probe focused on documents related to Biden's service under Democratic President Barack Obama from 2009-2017 and from his prior tenure in the U.S. Senate.

  24. KHOU Houston

    Special counsel report released on Biden's handling of classified materials (opens KHOU Houston)

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    The report represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden’s handling of government materials, but also details why he should not be charged with a crime.

  25. News Nation Now

    Biden won’t ask for redactions in classified documents report (opens News Nation Now)

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    The White House's review of a report by the DOJ's special counsel investigating President Biden's handling of classified documents is done.

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