LATEST: Treasury Sec. Steve Mnuchin has rejected a Democratic subpoena for Pres. Trump's tax returns. The showdown is likely headed for court.
in a letter to the Democratic chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Mnuchin repeated his previous argument that the Justice Department had advised him that the Democratic demand had no"legitimate legislative purpose."
Neal defended his decision to issue the subpoena, saying it was on advice of House Counsel and he intends to keep following its legal advice. Asked if he sees holding Mnuchin in contempt of Congress as an option, Neal said he doesn’t see that right now, reiterated a court case is a better option and then said with a wry smile “but we have until five o’clock, who knows?”
As the showdown between the administration and congressional Democrats drags on, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi explained the prospect of inherent contempt on Thursday, though she refused to endorse a path forward for Democrats seeking to hold uncooperative administration officials accountable. But as the Democratic base clamors for action, Pelosi warned Democrats not to get ahead of the process.
Mnuchin has denied congressional Democrats' request for six years of Trump's personal and business tax returns, writing that the request"lacks a legitimate legislative purpose" and therefore the department is"not authorized" to release the returns.
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