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Trump hush money trial turns fiery as defense accuses Michael Cohen of lying

Trump’s hush money trial turned heated Thursday when the defense accused Michael Cohen of lying about a call he said had been about the alleged deal with Stormy Daniels.
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Michael Cohen is asked about taking an oath as he is cross-examined by defense lawyer Todd Blanche during former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan state court in New York City, May 16, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.
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Trump attorney grills Michael Cohen on cross-examination in hush money case

Donald Trump’s former fixer was attacked by Trump's defense attorney, Todd Blanche, as a serial liar out for revenge. Cohen will be back on the witness stand Monday.
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VIDEO: Trump attorney grills Michael Cohen on cross-examination in hush money case
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Trump attorney presses Cohen on alleged lies and crimes

Former President Donald Trump’s defense team questions Michael Cohen’s credibility on a phone call he claims to have had with Trump. ABC News' Jonathan Karl discusses Cohen's testimony.
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VIDEO: Trump attorney presses Cohen on alleged lies and crimes
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Trump lawyers question Michael Cohen in cross examination

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VIDEO: Trump lawyers question Michael Cohen in cross examination
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Michael Cohen faces tough cross-examination while on the stand

ABC News investigative reporter Olivia Rubin and senior counsel at Cozen O'Connor Jerry Goldfeder analyze another concluding day in the former president's criminal hush money trial.
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Michael Cohen faces tough cross-examination while on the stand
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Trump defense team begins questioning Cohen about facts of hush money case

In another day of tense cross-examination, defense attorney Todd Blanche is now calling Michael Cohen's earlier testimony lies.
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VIDEO: Trump defense team begins questioning Cohen about facts of hush money case
May 16, 2024 at 9:00 PM

How do voters feel about the Biden-Trump debates?

As debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump have been rapidly set, some voters are excited but unsure if what they’ll watch will have an impact on who they’ll vote for.
May 16, 2024 at 9:00 PM
In this combination photo, President Joe Biden speaks May 2, 2024, in Wilmington, N.C., left, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, May 1, 2024, in Waukesha, Wis.
May 16, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Previewing Michael Cohen's 2nd day of cross-examination in Trump trial

Cohen has offered the most incriminating testimony so far that Donald Trump was aware of and directly involved in hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.
May 16, 2024 at 6:35 PM
VIDEO: Previewing Michael Cohen's 3rd day of cross-examination in Trump trial
May 16, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Michael Cohen set for 2nd day of cross-examination in Trump trial

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the latest developments in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
May 16, 2024 at 3:34 PM
VIDEO: Michael Cohen set for 2nd day of cross-examination in Trump trial
May 16, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Former Trump attorney’s credibility in question

Here's how former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's previous conviction of perjury could impact the prosecution's case.
May 16, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Former Trump attorney’s credibility in question
May 16, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Biden and Trump agree to presidential debates

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, have agreed to face off in a CNN debate on June 27 and an ABC News debate on Sept. 10.
May 16, 2024 at 2:23 PM
VIDEO: Biden and Trump agree to presidential debates
May 16, 2024 at 11:25 AM

Michael Cohen to return to witness stand for 3rd day of testimony in Trump trial

Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen is set to return to the witness stand Thursday to face a full day of cross-examination in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial.
May 16, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Michael Cohen is cross examined by defense lawyer Todd Blanche before Justice Juan Merchan, as former President Donald Trump watches during Trump's trial in Manhattan state court in New York City, May 14, 2024, in this courtroom sketch.
May 16, 2024 at 1:12 AM

Biden, Trump agree to 2 presidential debates

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will debate in June on CNN and in September on ABC News.
May 16, 2024 at 1:12 AM
VIDEO: Biden, Trump agree to 2 presidential debates hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10
May 15, 2024 at 11:13 PM

Trump and Biden set to debate

The two candidates have agreed to a June debate in Atlanta and a September debate in New York City on ABC.
May 15, 2024 at 11:13 PM
VIDEO: Trump and Biden set to debate
May 15, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Trump and Biden reach agreement on debate

President Joe Biden and the man he defeated in the last presidential election, Donald Trump are set to go head-to-head in two debates. ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove weighs in on the matchup.
May 15, 2024 at 10:46 PM
VIDEO: Trump and Biden reach agreement on debate
May 15, 2024 at 8:44 PM

Biden mocks Trump with 'Free on Wednesdays' shirts after challenging him to debates

The dig stems from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial not happening on Wednesdays.
May 15, 2024 at 8:44 PM
VIDEO:  Biden mocks Trump with 'Free on Wednesdays' shirts after challenging him to debates
May 15, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Biden, Trump agree to ABC News and CNN debates

President Joe Biden on Wednesday challenged Donald Trump to participate in two 2024 presidential debates.
May 15, 2024 at 8:33 PM
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, are set to face off in an ABC News presidential debate in September.
May 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM

Michael Cohen's former attorney talks about Trump's hush money trial

Lanny Davis represented Cohen during his 2018 federal probe.
May 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM
VIDEO: Michael Cohen's former attorney talks about Trump's hush money trial
May 15, 2024 at 6:24 PM

What to know about Trump’s hush money trial

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky and John Santucci discuss the latest on former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
May 15, 2024 at 6:24 PM
VIDEO: What to know about Trump’s hush money trial
May 15, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Biden, Trump agree to presidential debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10

President Biden challenged Trump to another debate on June 27.
May 15, 2024 at 4:38 PM
VIDEO: Biden, Trump agree to presidential debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10
May 15, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Former Trump attorney expected to take the stand for 3rd day in hush money trial

Prosecutors are unsure if former President Donald Trump will be called to the stand.
May 15, 2024 at 4:37 PM
VIDEO: Former Trump attorney expected to take the stand for 3rd day in hush money trial
May 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Biden challenges Trump to 2 presidential debates

President Joe Biden on Wednesday challenged Donald Trump to participate in two 2024 presidential debates.
May 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM
President Joe Biden on Wednesday challenged Donald Trump to participate in two 2024 presidential debates.
May 15, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Michael Cohen faces cross-examination

The cross-examination of Michael Cohen at President Donald Trump's hush money trial got off to a combative start before he was grilled on his truthfulness and a TikTok video.
May 15, 2024 at 2:17 PM
VIDEO: Michael Cohen faces cross-examination
May 15, 2024 at 1:59 PM

4 big takeaways from Day 16 of Trump's hush money trial

The state's star witness, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, took the stand Monday in former President Trump's criminal hush money trial.
May 15, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Assistant district attorney Susan Hoffinger, questions witness Michael Cohen as Donald Trump listens in Manhattan criminal court, May 13, 2024, in New York.
May 15, 2024 at 1:52 PM

Trump 'veepstakes' at fundraiser

Several of the former president's potential running mates were seen at a New York fundraiser hours after Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen was cross-examined in court.
May 15, 2024 at 1:52 PM
VIDEO:  Trump 'veepstakes' at fundraiser
May 15, 2024 at 1:42 PM

Biden, Trump projected to win the 2024 presidential primaries

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties' respective nominations earlier this year.
May 15, 2024 at 1:42 PM
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties' respective nominations earlier this year.
May 15, 2024 at 10:29 AM

Biden once slammed Trump's China tariffs. Now he's building on them: ANALYSIS

New tariffs on China announced Tuesday represent a major shift for President Joe Biden, who was once critical of Trump-era tax hikes on Beijing.
May 15, 2024 at 10:29 AM
President Joe Biden sits down to sign a document imposing major new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, May 14, 2024.
May 15, 2024 at 10:27 AM

Michael Cohen testifies about how Trump turned his life 'upside down'

In emotional testimony on Tuesday, Michael Cohen spoke about how his loyalty former president Donald Trump turned his life “upside down.”
May 15, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court in New York, May 14, 2024.
May 15, 2024 at 10:26 AM

4 big takeaways from Day 17 of Trump's hush money trial

The defense began its cross-examination of former Trump attorney Michael Cohen on Day 17 of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial.
May 15, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Michael Cohen testifies during former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan state court in New York City, May 14, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.
May 15, 2024 at 2:01 AM

Michael Cohen grilled by Trump’s attorney in day 17 of hush money trial

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with ABC News’ legal contributor Kan Nawaday on whether or not former fixer Michael Cohen’s testimony was enough to convince the jury in Trump’s hush money case.
May 15, 2024 at 2:01 AM
VIDEO: Michael Cohen grilled by Trump’s attorney in day 17 of hush money trial
May 14, 2024 at 11:50 PM

Michael Cohen grilled on cross-examination about vengefulness, TikTok videos

Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen acknowledges he was "knee-deep in the cult of Donald Trump," but now wants the former president to be convicted.
May 14, 2024 at 11:50 PM
VIDEO: Michael Cohen grilled on cross-examination about vengefulness, TikTok videos
May 14, 2024 at 11:18 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson makes appearance at Trump’s hush money trial

Donald Trump arrived in court Tuesday with an entourage of Republicans as former fixer-turned-star-witness Michael Cohen took the stand. Later, we spotlight Biden’s economic crackdown on China.
May 14, 2024 at 11:18 PM
VIDEO: House Speaker Mike Johnson makes appearance at Trump’s hush money trial
May 14, 2024 at 11:17 PM

Trump defense team puts Michael Cohen in hot seat

Several GOP legislators showed up Tuesday to support Donald Trump at his criminal trial in New York, as prosecution witness Michael Cohen faced off with Trump's lawyer.
May 14, 2024 at 11:17 PM
VIDEO: Trump defense team puts Michael Cohen in hot seat
May 14, 2024 at 9:02 PM

'Locker room talk' defense was Melania Trump's idea, Michael Cohen testifies

Michael Cohen testified at Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Monday, saying Trump told him it was Melania who came up with the infamous “locker room talk” defense.
May 14, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Former first Lady Melania Trump speaks during a Naturalization Ceremony at the National Archives building in Washington, DC on Dec. 15, 2023.
May 14, 2024 at 6:56 PM

Rep. Byron Donalds weighs in on Trump trial

Congressman Byron Donalds defends Donald Trump in a one-on-one interview with ABC News' Kyra Phillips.
May 14, 2024 at 6:56 PM
VIDEO: Rep. Byron Donalds weighs in on Trump trial
May 14, 2024 at 6:55 PM

Trump's defense team cross-examines Michael Cohen

The former president's lawyers cross-examine Cohen in the hush money case.
May 14, 2024 at 6:55 PM
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May 14, 2024 at 6:18 PM

Speaker Johnson defends Trump outside 'sham' New York trial

Former President Donald Trump's entourage continued to grow with more high-profile politicians expected to attend his New York hush money criminal trial on Tuesday.
May 14, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Doug Burgum, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Vivek Ramaswamy  look on as former President Donald Trump talks to the media outside Manhattan criminal court in New York, May 14, 2024.
May 14, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Michael Cohen testifies Trump told him 'don't worry' following 2018 FBI raid

Cohen said Trump's statements at the time "reinforced my loyalty and my intention to stay in the fold." At the time, the Trump Organization was paying his legal fees.
May 14, 2024 at 4:26 PM
VIDEO: Michael Cohen testifies Trump told him 'don't worry' following 2018 FBI raid
May 14, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Trump leads Biden in 5 key states

An ABC News poll shows 20% of Americans who support the former president would reconsider that support if he were found guilty.
May 14, 2024 at 4:26 PM
VIDEO: Trump leads Biden in 5 key states
May 14, 2024 at 3:27 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson speaks outside Trump hush money trial

Johnson said that Donald Trump is innocent and claimed the case is politically motivated.
May 14, 2024 at 3:27 PM
VIDEO: Speaker Mike Johnson speaks outside Trump hush money trial
May 14, 2024 at 2:22 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson in attendance for Trump trial as Cohen takes stand again

Johnson is one of several Donald Trump allies attending the trial Tuesday.
May 14, 2024 at 2:22 PM
VIDEO: House Speaker Mike Johnson to attend Trump trial as Cohen takes stand again
May 14, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Michael Cohen says Trump directed hush money payment during testimony

Cohen brought former President Donald Trump closer than any witness yet to the alleged scheme to protect his political fortunes and obscure his role in covering up stories about sex.
May 14, 2024 at 2:17 PM
VIDEO: Michael Cohen says Trump directed hush money payment during testimony
May 14, 2024 at 1:22 PM

Trump defense team expected to go after Cohen's credibility

Michael Cohen laid out the trial's most incriminating testimony so far regarding Donald Trump's involvement in a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.
May 14, 2024 at 1:22 PM
VIDEO: Trump defense team expected to go after Cohen's credibility
May 14, 2024 at 1:22 PM

Potential vice presidential candidates to attend Trump hush money trial

Political allies of former President Donald Trump, many of whom are possibly jockeying for future positions in his administration, have begun to attend his New York hush money criminal trial.
May 14, 2024 at 1:22 PM
VIDEO: Potential vice presidential candidates to attend Trump hush money trial
May 14, 2024 at 11:09 AM

Trump allies, potential VP contenders flock to Manhattan courthouse

Political allies of former President Donald Trump, many possibly jockeying for future political positions, have begun to attend his New York hush money criminal trial.
May 14, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Senator JD Vance takes pictures as former President Donald Trump speaks to the media during his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York City, May 13, 2024.
May 14, 2024 at 12:55 AM

Payment to Daniels 'required Mr. Trump's sign-off,' Cohen says

Jurors were presented with phone records showing a flurry of calls made by Michael Cohen in late October 2016 as he finalized the payment to Stormy Daniels.
May 14, 2024 at 12:55 AM
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May 14, 2024 at 12:28 AM

Trump leads Biden in five key battleground states, new polls show

According to the New York Times and Siena College polls released on Monday morning, former President Trump leads in five key swing states.
May 14, 2024 at 12:28 AM
VIDEO: Trump leads Biden in five key battleground states, new polls show
May 13, 2024 at 11:25 PM

Pivotal day in Trump trial

The panel explores what Donald Trump's former fixer-turned-star-witness, Michael Cohen, said on the stand. Later, we discuss new concerns in the Ukraine-Russia war.
May 13, 2024 at 11:25 PM
VIDEO: Pivotal day in Trump trial
May 13, 2024 at 11:22 PM

Biden still trails Trump in various polls

In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew asks why the end of the primaries, weeks of Biden campaigning and millions spent on advertising have changed the polls so little.
May 13, 2024 at 11:22 PM
In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew asks why the end of the primaries, weeks of Biden campaigning and millions spent on advertising have changed the polls so little.
May 13, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Michael Cohen, President Trump's former attorney takes stand

Michael Cohen, the attorney who allegedly helped broker a deal to cover up a claim of a liaison between Trump and Stormy Daniels, took the witness stand. ABC News' Jonathan Karl discusses testimony.
May 13, 2024 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: Michael Cohen, President Trump's former attorney takes stand