Storms Pound Texas, Louisiana, Killing 4; WH Cites Privilege, Blocks Access to Hur Tapes | NTD Good Morning (May 17)

At least four people are dead after fierce storms hit Texas and Louisiana, with the severe weather systems leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Violent winds twisted power lines, and even forced customers to hunker down at shopping centers.

The White House is preventing House Republicans from getting recordings of special counsel Robert Hur’s interviews with President Joe Biden. Iris Tao has more on what it means to the GOP probe, and how the Justice Department is defending the move.

A new immigration rule could speed up asylum claims by months, or even years. NTD has more on the Biden administration’s plan to curb illegal immigration in the run-up to the elections.