Feb 27 Cohen releases Trump financial documents, claims president inflated net worth By Daniel Bush New documents revealing a small slice of President Trump's claims about his personal net worth, a topic he has kept secret as a candidate and in office, were a centerpiece of Michael Cohen's public testimony Wednesday before the House Oversight… Continue reading
Feb 27 WATCH: 'Nothing went on in Trump world' without his knowledge and approval, Cohen says By Associated Press Cohen says Donald Trump had told him that Donald Trump Jr. “had the worst judgment of anyone in the world.”… Continue reading
Feb 27 WATCH: Jordan says Cohen hearing is 'first time' convicted perjurer brought back to be a star witness By Associated Press Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio tells the committee chairman, Maryland Democrat Elijah Cummings, at the start of the hearing that "your chairmanship will always be identified by this hearing."… Continue reading
Feb 27 WATCH: Cohen accuses Trump of being a 'racist' By Associated Press Ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told congressional lawmakers in a House hearing Wednesday that President Donald Trump is a "racist," saying in private conversations, "he is even worse."… Continue reading
Feb 27 WATCH: Trump 'knew of and directed' negotiations for Trump Tower in Moscow, Cohen testifies By Associated Press Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress that President Donald Trump lied to the American people about negotiations during the 2016 presidential campaign about a proposed Trump building in Russia. Continue reading
Feb 27 Chicago will elect a black woman as its mayor for first time By Herbert G. McCann, Associated Press A former federal prosecutor and a county board leader will face each other in a runoff to become Chicago’s first black female mayor after leading a large field Tuesday that included a member of the Daley family that has dominated… Continue reading
Feb 27 WATCH: House oversight chairman says public has right to hear Cohen By Associated Press Democrat Elijah Cummings of Maryland says Cohen's testimony is necessary because it's the committee's job to search out the truth. Continue reading
Feb 27 WATCH: As Michael Cohen hearing opens, House GOP object to late night release of evidence By Associated Press Rep. Mark Meadows, a top Trump ally, said Cohen was showing "disdain" for the committee process by failing to submit his prepared remarks ahead of time. Continue reading
Feb 27 Florida Bar opens investigation into GOP congressman who taunted Cohen By Associated Press Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, a House Republican who taunted former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen ahead of a congressional hearing, says he did not intend to threaten Cohen. Continue reading
Feb 27 See the check Michael Cohen says Trump signed as reimbursement payment By Yamiche Alcindor Michael Cohen, on Wednesday, plans to present at least one check showing that President Donald Trump personally reimbursed him for hush money payments made to adult film star Stephanie Clifford, known as Stormy Daniels, during the 2016 campaign in order… Continue reading