Panel can see Trump tax records: court

A House of Representatives committee has the right to see former president Donald Trump's tax returns, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday, rejecting his claims that the request is too political to prevail. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled against the former Republican president, saying the panel's request was justified as part of its legislative work. It said the request did not violate separation of powers principles and was not unconstitutional, and the Biden administration's decision to provide the returns to Congress did not violate Trump's free speech rights. The appeals court decision brings the years-long battle over making Trump's taxes public closer to an end, and could lead to Trump's financial dealings being revealed before the 2024 presidential election.