In Michael Cohen’s testimony against Trump, a possible defense witness emerges

During Michael Cohen’s testimony in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial Tuesday, questioning turned to a series of 2018 exchanges between Cohen and a lawyer named Robert Costello. Cohen said he spoke to Costello about an FBI raid and investigation that would ultimately end with his guilty plea to federal charges later that year. Emails

Biden Signs Bipartisan Bill Banning Uranium Imports From Russia

The ban on Russian uranium imports is expected to go into effect 90 days after its enactment. President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill on Monday banning the import of Russian enriched uranium in a bid to reduce the United States’ reliance on Russia for civilian nuclear power. “This new law reestablishes America’s leadership in

New York court rejects Trump’s appeal of gag order in “hush money” trial

A New York court on Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump’s bid to lift the gag order limiting what he can say about those involved in his ongoing criminal trial, saying the order does not violate Trump’s First Amendment rights. Justice Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing Trump’s trial on 34 counts of falsifying business records,

Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Safeguard US AI Systems From China

The ENFORCE Act will grant BIS legal authority to use export controls on AI systems, such as stopping the transfer of AI systems to China. A group of bipartisan lawmakers has introduced a bill to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) systems from being exploited by adversaries that threaten U.S. national security. The legislation titled “Enhancing National