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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET · Updated July 21, 2026 at 12:11 PM ET

Pressure builds to release Biden-era interview tapes

3 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

An appeals court denied an effort to block the release of Biden-era interview tapes with his biographer. The ruling increases pressure to make the recordings public.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 hr ago, when PJ Media reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 4 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Instapundit 5 hr ago
COURT: ‘Smithers, Release the Biden Tapes!’ “Prepare yourself for the Mother of All I-Told-You-Sos.”
PJ Media 7 hr ago
COURT: 'Smithers, Release the Biden Tapes!'

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

CBS News 4 hr ago
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now

Coverage timeline

Jul 21, 8:30 AM ET
7 hr ago
PJ Media
COURT: 'Smithers, Release the Biden Tapes!'
Jul 21, 10:08 AM ET
5 hr ago
Instapundit
COURT: ‘Smithers, Release the Biden Tapes!’ “Prepare yourself for the Mother of All I-Told-You-Sos.”
Jul 21, 11:22 AM ET
4 hr ago
CBS News
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
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