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October 16, 2026
Appeals Court to Decide Ownership of Presidential Records
- The Trump administration claims the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional.
- A federal judge previously ruled against the Trump White House on this issue.
- The case could set a precedent affecting public access to presidential documents.
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- Do Americans own the president's papers? Appeals court to weigh inOct 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NPR
- Appeals Court Questions Justice Dept. Claim that Trump Owns White House RecordsOct 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM · NYT