Cohen claims Trump lies about his wealth — here's why it matters
President Trump's former lawyer alleged a number of business practices that raise red flags about taxes and fraud
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The president commented in a post-summit news conference in Vietnam on his former lawyer's testimony before Congress hours earlier
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What does Cohen's testimony mean for Trump?
The president's former attorney accused Mr. Trump of committing several crimes
Top takeaways from Michael Cohen's testimony before Congress
Cohen accused the president of racism and financial crimes in explosive congressional testimony Wednesday
Blasting Trump as a "conman," Cohen accuses president of criminality
The president's former attorney accused Mr. Trump of directing him to make hush payments
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Congresswoman calls for Gaetz ethics probe
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Rep. Gaetz facing investigation over Cohen tweet
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Cohen: Trump knew WikiLeaks had hacked emails
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Michael Cohen's full opening statement
President Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen testified before the House Oversight Committee that Mr. Trump is a "conman" who lied about his business dealings with Russia. Watch his full opening statement.
Cohen to GOP rep: "Shame on you"
During an exchange with GOP Rep. Jim Jordan at his high-profile hearing, Michael Cohen took issue with Jordan's suggestion he has shown no remorse for his crimes.
Cohen: Trump wrote "hush money" check
In testimony before the House Oversight Committee, President Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen said Mr. Trump personally signed a check to reimburse him for an "illegal hush money" payment to Stephanie Clifford, the porn star known as Stormy Daniels.
Cohen on Trump's Vietnam medical deferment
President Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen told the House Oversight Committee that Mr. Trump did not have surgery for bone spurs but got a medical deferment during the Vietnam War. Cohen said Mr. Trump told him, "You think I'm stupid? I'm not going to Vietnam."
Cohen on 2016 Trump Tower Russia meeting
President Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen told the House Oversight Committee he believes Mr. Trump knew about his son Donald Trump Jr.'s 2016 meeting with a Kremlin-connected lawyer.
Cohen recounts racist statement by Trump
In testimony before the House Oversight Committee, President Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen said he heard Mr. Trump make a number of racist remarks.
Cohen: Trump lied about Russia deal
President Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen told the House Oversight Committee that the president was trying to make a deal to build a Moscow hotel during the campaign.
Cohen: Trump ran "to make his brand great"
President Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen told the House Oversight Committee that Mr. Trump never expected his campaign to win and "had no desire or intention to lead this nation - only to market himself and to build his wealth and power."
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