Biden decides it would be inappropriate to assert executive privilege in January 6 investigation

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President Biden has determined he will not assert executive privilege to shield Trump-era records from being seen by a congressional committee investigating the January 6 riot, the White House says

"We take this matter incredibly seriously," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a Friday press briefing."The President has already concluded that it would not be appropriate to assert executive privilege.""We will respond promptly to these questions as they arise," Psaki added.

The committee asked for"all documents and communications within the White House" on that day, including call logs, schedules and meetings with top officials and outside advisers, including Rudy Giuliani.The committee issued its first round of subpoenas on Thursday, targeting Trump's close aides and allies.

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