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The lawsuit comes amid a furious White House attempt to prevent the president's tax returns from landing in Democratic hands. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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MATTHEW LEE / The Associated PressJun 11, 2018
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JOSH LEDERMAN / The Associated PressMay 11, 2018
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