Biden DOJ Fights Release of Tapes Cited as ‘Poor Memory’ Proof

The Justice Department is fighting the release of an interview recording of Joe Biden cited by a special counsel as proof of his “poor memory,” amid intense scrutiny of the president’s health and demeanor.

Government attorneys filed their latest brief Thursday opposing disclosure of the recording of the president’s October interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden’s handling of classified material after leaving the vice presidency. The lawyers said an official’s condition shouldn’t be a reason for public release and that it may hurt other investigations.

“Any public interest in disclosure must be based on how ...