Trump widens secrecy stance, challenging records law and non-government advisers

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As midterm investigations loom, the Trump administration argues for expansive executive-privilege that could shield conversations with outside advisers and even the identities of those involved, while challenging the Presidential Records Act. Democrats plan subpoenas and public-pressure tactics to push for disclosure, but the legal battles over privilege and records preservation are likely to drag on for years across courts and administrations.
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