Dossier
Watergate-Era Rule
Coverage of Watergate-Era Rule in the Nexus archive.
- DOJ Wants to Scrap Watergate-Era Rule That Makes Presidential Records Public
The DOJ is seeking to eliminate a Watergate-era rule requiring presidential records to be made public, raising concerns about transparency. The move comes amid ongoing debates over Trump's classified documents and access to presidential records. The Presidential Records Act, which mandates public access, is at the center of this legal and political controversy.