Trump files lawsuit to block release of Capitol attack records

• Ex-president challenges decision to waive executive privilege
• White House says Trump abused the office of the presidency'

Donald Trump has sought to block the release of documents related to the US Capitol attack to a House committee investigating the incident, challenging Joe Biden's initial decision to waive executive privilege.

In a federal lawsuit, the former president said the committee's request in August was almost limitless in scope" and sought many records that were not connected to the siege.