Trump Attorneys Highlight Cohen’s Financial, Personal Motivations for Trump Conviction

10 hours ago Michael Cohen returned to the witness stand for questioning by prosecutors, who outlined his last years of working for the Trumps before he broke publicly and became a vocal critic of President Trump. Mr. Cohen said he was paid $420,000 throughout 2017 even though he did minimal work for the Trumps, totaling

Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects

Washington — Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has won the Maryland Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects. Alsobrooks will face former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, who was projected to win the GOP primary for the open seat in a race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate.  Alsobrooks and Rep. David Trone

Largest Latino civil rights organization endorses Biden for reelection

The political arm of the largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States officially endorsed President Biden for re-election Tuesday from the battleground state of Arizona.  UnidosUS Action Fund formally endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket, along with Congressman Ruben Gallego, the Democratic candidate in one of the most heated Senate races in the country. Gallego is

Cohen Says Trump ‘Approved’ Hush Money Payment, Defense Says He Wants ‘Revenge’

Mr. Cohen detailed his involvement in buying potential tabloid stories, which led to the 34 counts of falsifying business records at the core of the trial. Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen’s testimony on Monday in former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial provided crucial insider insights and grievances as prosecutors aim to bolster their case.