The National Archives and Records Administration told House Republicans Wednesday that it cannot share information about the discovery of classified documents from President Biden’s time as vice president unless it is cleared by the Justice Department.
In a letter to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, Kentucky Republican, acting Archivist Debra Steidal Wall said the agency must ensure any disclosures won’t interfere with a Justice Department probe into the matter.
“Our desire to provide you with as much information as we can … must also be balanced with the need to protect Executive branch equities, particularly as they relate to ongoing criminal law enforcement investigations by DOJ,” Ms.