Trump asks appeals court to delay release of January 6 records

Barring a court order, the National Archives is expected on Friday to turn over Mr Trump’s call logs, draft speeches and other documents related to the riot

The scene outside the US Capitol in Washington on January 6 (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

Former US president Donald Trump has asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block the release of records to a House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection led by his supporters.

Mr Trump’s lawyers requested a temporary stay from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.