Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Politics A.M.: Michael Cohen’s testimony will include three remarkable allegations against Trump

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Michael Cohen's testimony will include three remarkable allegations against Trump
Two of them suggest that Trump was more involved with Russia's interference efforts than previously believed.
Michael Cohen to testify that Trump knew of WikiLeaks plot
The president's former lawyer will tell a House committee that Trump knew that longtime adviser Roger Stone was communicating with WikiLeaks about publishing stolen emails from the Democratic National Committee, according to the text of his planned opening remarks.
 
The Fix · Analysis
Cohen's explosive opening statement about Trump, annotated
Read the full text, with highlights and analysis.
 
Trump ally Rep. Gaetz apologizes, deletes tweet about Cohen after Pelosi's rebuke
Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) says he wasn't threatening Michael Cohen
 
 
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As Trump meets Kim in Vietnam, he's undermined and distracted by Michael Cohen
The president took to Twitter to attack his former lawyer hours before opening his high-stakes summit in Hanoi with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
 
Trump offers public embrace of Kim Jong Un hours before summit begins
In Hanoi, president called the authoritarian leader "my friend" and touted a path forward for North Korea.
 
Russia edges into nuclear talks ahead of Kim-Trump summit
Russia's foreign minister claims the U.S. is asking for Moscow's advice as the world awaits a meeting between Trump and Kim.
 
Fact Checker · Analysis
Did Ivanka Trump create 'millions' of jobs?
President Trump bragged that his daughter has created millions of jobs. That's not correct.
 
 
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Two GOP senators said to express concerns over Trump's nominee for appeals court
Josh Hawley and Tom Cotton question how Neomi Rao will handle abortion cases.
 
House passes resolution to nullify Trump's national emergency declaration
'Is your oath of office to Donald Trump or is your oath of office to the Constitution of the United States?' Pelosi asked Republicans on the House floor.
 
Supreme Court balances history and religion in deciding monument's fate
Is the Bladensburg Peace Cross unconstitutional or a secular honor to World War I heroes?
 
Analysis
Republicans' pack mentality in Trump era leaves little room for course correction
Republicans who once accused Obama of executive overreach backed Trump on the emergency declaration at the border despite the contradictions.
 
 
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