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House Democrats sue Trump Administration to get D.C. hotel records

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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee say they're suing the Trump Administration for withholding documents about Trump's luxury hotel in Washington, D.C. President Trump's administration being taken to court over his business interests again. It's the fifth legal claim targeting the president's businesses. The lawmakers allege the administration won't give them information about the hotel's finances. They're also seeking material that could shed light on whether Trump is engaging in any self-dealing. The Democrats say that lack of transparency hinders the committee from holding the president accountable for possible conflicts of interest. "This hotel is not just a building with Donald Trump's name on it," said Rep. Elijah Cummings, the committee's top Democrat. "It is a glaring symbol of the Trump Administration's lack of accountability, and a daily reminder of the refusal by Republicans in Congress t...