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Thursday, December 5, 2019

Breaking News: Trump asks Supreme Court to shield financial records from House Democrats

 
 
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Trump asks Supreme Court to shield financial records from House Democrats
President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to shield his financial records from the Democratic-led House Oversight and Reform Committee, in the latest case to bring questions over separation of powers to the justices.

The case marks the second time Trump has appealed to the high court to prevent the disclosure of financial documents and sets the stage for a potentially groundbreaking ruling on the extent of congressional oversight authority and presidential power.

Trump and his lawyers had a Thursday deadline to file their petition.

The Supreme Court last month agreed to temporarily halt the House committee’s subpoena for Trump’s financial records while the court considers whether to take up his appeal.
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