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A Federal Judge Dismisses Trump’s Attempt to Block Congress From Obtaining His Tax Returns

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that was brought by former President Donald Trump in his attempt to block congressional lawmakers from obtaining his tax returns.

The ruling, handed down by U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden — a former Justice Department official and Trump appointee — found that the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee has broad authority, and the Treasury Department should provide the tax returns to the committee.

In his ruling, McFadden said that “even if the former President is right on the facts, he is wrong on the law.”

Read the source article at Associated Press News

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