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| Trump’s Battles: Today’s State of Play | Trump’s Battles: Today’s State of Play |
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| It was another wild day in Washington as President Trump stormed out of a three-minute Oval Office meeting with Democratic congressional leaders, Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused the president of a “cover-up” and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held firm on his refusal to release Mr. Trump’s tax returns to Congress. | |
| But Democrats made some headway. In a victory for Representative Adam Schiff, the Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, the Justice Department agreed to release some documents related to the Mueller Report. And in New York, state lawmakers passed a bill that would give Congress a path to obtain Mr. Trump’s state tax returns. | |
| That was all before noon. Check back later for more. | |
| As Democrats weigh impeachment, Ms. Pelosi accused the president of “a cover-up.” Later, Mr. Trump abruptly ended a meeting — three minutes in — with her and Senator Chuck Schumer of New York. | |
| Read on: Trump Walks Out on Democrats After 3 Minutes | Read on: Trump Walks Out on Democrats After 3 Minutes |
| For context: Frustrated House Democrats Pin Their Hopes on Mueller | For context: Frustrated House Democrats Pin Their Hopes on Mueller |
| The Justice Department has agreed to release to a House committee some intelligence materials related to the special counsel’s investigation. It’s a win for Mr. Schiff. | |
| Read on: Justice Dept. Says It Will Share Some Mueller-Related Intelligence With House Committee | Read on: Justice Dept. Says It Will Share Some Mueller-Related Intelligence With House Committee |
| For context: Tracking 29 Investigations Related to Trump | For context: Tracking 29 Investigations Related to Trump |
| Mr. Mnuchin said it would be “unlawful” for him to release the president’s tax returns to Congress. | |
| Read on: Mnuchin Dismisses I.R.S. Memo Saying Treasury Must Release Trump Tax Returns | Read on: Mnuchin Dismisses I.R.S. Memo Saying Treasury Must Release Trump Tax Returns |
| For context: Steven Mnuchin Refuses to Comply With Subpoena for Trump’s Tax Returns | For context: Steven Mnuchin Refuses to Comply With Subpoena for Trump’s Tax Returns |
| Also, New York State lawmakers gave their final approval to a bill that would clear a path for Congress to obtain President Trump’s state tax returns. | |
| Read on: New York Passes Bill Giving Congress a Way to Get Trump’s State Tax Returns | Read on: New York Passes Bill Giving Congress a Way to Get Trump’s State Tax Returns |
| Newly released search warrants detailed Michael Cohen’s communications with an investor tied to Russia. | |
| Read on: The search warrants. | |
| For context: In Michael Cohen’s Rolodex, an Investor Tied to Russia Saw Pay Dirt | For context: In Michael Cohen’s Rolodex, an Investor Tied to Russia Saw Pay Dirt |