Cohen: Prosecutors have "mounting amount of evidence" against Trump
"What he is right now is very, very nervous and he is very scared," the president's former personal attorney told CBSN.
Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen sits down with CBSN
President Trump is using his last days in office to pardon several of his closest allies. But his former personal attorney Michael Cohen, who pled guilty to financial charges and lying to Congress, was not on that list. Cohen joined CBSN to discuss what he thinks of the president's actions as well as his insights into potential legal issues Mr. Trump could face over his financial dealings.
Status of N.Y. investigation into Trump
When President Trump leaves office, a slew of investigations promise to cause him legal headaches, including congressional inquiries and probes by the attorneys general of New York and Washington, D.C. But there's just one publicly known investigation that could lead to criminal charges for Mr. Trump, and it's being led by a district attorney whose office is up for grabs in 2021. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to talk about next year's Manhattan DA election, and one of the most scrutinized legal cases in American history.
Trump could face legal threats out of office
The Justice Department has long held that a sitting president cannot be indicted for a crime. However, President Trump could face a cascade of lawsuits and investigations if he loses this November. David Yaffe-Bellany of Bloomberg News joined CBSN with more on the potential cases.
Trump said Nelson Mandela was "no leader," book claims
"F*** Mandela. He was no leader," Mr. Trump said, according to a new book by his former attorney Michael Cohen.
Cohen memoir calls Trump "a fraud, a bully, a racist, a predator"
Cohen assails Trump as an "organized crime don" who is "guilty of the same crimes" that landed him in prison.
Cohen tell-all book takes aim at Trump
Michael Cohen says President Trump is a "liar" and a "cheat" in a damning new tell-all book. Paula Reid reports.
Deal reached to avert government shutdown
The Trump administration and Democratic leaders have informally agreed to a continuing resolution to avoid a potential government shutdown. But they're still at odds over the next coronavirus relief package. Bofta Yimam reports.
Michael Cohen released from prison again
A Manhattan federal judge ordered his release, finding that the government's decision to return Cohen to jail from home confinement was retaliatory.
Judge rules Michael Cohen must be released
A Manhattan federal judge found that returning Cohen from home confinement to jail "is retaliatory."
Cohen went back to prison because he was "defiant," SDNY says
"Petitioner was remanded to FCI Otisville because of his defiant behavior during his meeting at the Probation Office on July 9, 2020," the government said.
Michael Cohen sues AG Barr over his re-imprisonment
Claims he was brought back to prison to keep him from finishing book criticizing Trump.
4/9/18: Red and Blue
FBI agents raid the home and office of President Trump's lawyer; The view from Iowa, tariffs expected to become central midterm issue
Tuesday's political recap
Hundreds of pages of documents relating to President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen were released. Kevin Cirilli, chief Washington correspondent for Bloomberg News, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss Tuesday's political news.
GOP rep tweets cryptic warning to Cohen
Ahead of Michael Cohen's public testimony Wednesday, before the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, appeared to issue a warning to Cohen on Twitter. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Trump slams Cohen
President Trump claims payments to women during the 2016 campaign were "simple private transactions" and not illegal, but his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty for violating the law, so what does it mean for the president? Former prosecutors Miriam Baer and Rebecca Roiphe join Red & Blue to explain.
Senators respond to Cohen guilty plea
In the wake of Michael Cohen's plea deal, leaders of both parties seemed to agree that now is not the time to talk about impeachment. Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan and McClatchy White House correspondent Anita Kumar join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
8/21/18: Red and Blue
Manafort partially guilty; Cohen enters plea; The art of the 'plea deal'
Political panel on Manafort, Cohen
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was found guilty of eight counts Wednesday, as President Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen accepted a plea deal. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Politico reporter, and author of Politico Playbook, Daniel Lippman, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Robert Mueller on Trump's mind
President Trump has tweeted about the special counsel's Russia investigation, which he calls a "witch hunt," 23 times so far this month, up from 20 times in May and seven times in April. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Keir Dougall and New York Law School professor and former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Rebecca Roiphe joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest on the special counsel's Russia investigation.
Cohen's early work as lawyer
CBS News has confirmed President Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen received $500,000 from a company tied to a Russian billionaire. These payments were sent through a shell company that Cohen used to pay Stormy Daniels, an adult film actress who alleges she had a sexual encounter with Mr. Trump in 2006. Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the Trump, Inc. podcast, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss her reporting about Michael Cohen's early work as a New York City lawyer.
Trump speaks before heading to Florida
President Trump is heading to Florida to visit the Pentagon's Southern Command. This comes a day after the Supreme Court's rulings on his tax returns. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments, including new details on Michael Cohen and Roger Stone.
Michael Cohen back in custody after refusing terms of home confinement
Cohen had been furloughed in May over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic within the federal prison system.
Michael Cohen back in federal custody
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, has been taken back into federal custody after authorities said he refused to agree to the terms of his home confinement. Cohen had been furloughed from prison in May over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Prosecutor's removal sparks questions
Democrats are calling for an investigation into the sudden firing of New York federal prosecutor Geoffrey Berman. His office is pursuing cases connected to President Trump. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports on the latest, and CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall, a former assistant U.S. attorney for New York's Eastern District, joins CBSN to discuss.
Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
Fed served with Justice Dept. subpoenas, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, he says.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands walk off their jobs at major hospitals.