U.S. President Joe Biden undercuts White House executive privilege shield
The Hindu
Courts have ruled that former Presidents are afforded executive privilege in some cases
It is a risky move by President Joe Biden that could come back to haunt him — and future Presidents — in the hyperpartisan world of Washington politics.
Democrat Biden has agreed to a request from the Congress seeking sensitive information on the actions of his predecessor Donald Trump and his aides during the January 6 insurrection, though the former President claims the information is guarded by executive privilege.
The move by Mr. Biden isn’t the final word; Republican Trump says he will challenge the requests and a lengthy legal battle is likely to ensue over the information. Courts have ruled that former Presidents are afforded executive privilege in some cases.

Senior CPI(M) leader A.K. Balan, who was removed from the party central committee at the 24th Party Congress in Madurai late last week in accordance with the age cap of 75 years for party positions, made a poignantly reflective Facebook post on Saturday, recalling his early years in the party and also stating, figuratively, that he is on the verge of yet another eviction – from the AKG Flat this time.