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Supreme Court to decide whether Trump's tax returns must be released to House

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court said Friday it will hear President Donald Trump's appeal and decide whether the Constitution shields his tax returns and business records from being released to House Democrats and New York prosecutors.

The court's action sets the stage for a politically charged decision next year, just as Trump campaigns for reelection.

If the justices uphold the congressional subpoenas, Trump's tax returns and other financial records could be turned over by the summer. However, if the high court rules for Trump, he could continue his reelection campaign without having

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