Trump lawyers ask judge to block tax returns from being handed to Congress

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For years he was the savvy political operator, rising through his party’s ranks on the strength of shrewd instincts, careful calculations and a famous last name. Then he was the domineering chief executive with a flourishing national brand and an iron grip on power in New York.

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Any visitors to the capital this year will find those doors blocked by concrete barriers and security fences.

Hotels that usually house out-of-town visitors are occupied by some of the thousands of National Guard troops deployed to the region. Others are closing out of concern for guests and employees, while some hotels are keeping their doors open after beefing up security.