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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 25, 2026 at 1:15 PM ET · Updated July 25, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET

Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of his audio memoir tapes

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

President Biden dropped his lawsuit seeking to block the release of audio tapes from his ghostwriter after a court ruled against him. The tapes are now expected to be released.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 5 hr ago, when Washington Examiner reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from NPR. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Washington Examiner 5 hr ago
Biden drops lawsuit seeking block of memoir tapes after court loss

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

NPR 3 hr ago
Biden ghostwriter tapes to be released

Coverage timeline

Jul 25, 1:15 PM ET
5 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Biden drops lawsuit seeking block of memoir tapes after court loss
Jul 25, 3:36 PM ET
3 hr ago
NPR
Biden ghostwriter tapes to be released
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