"Of course" Trump knew hush payments were wrong, Cohen says
President Trump's longtime attorney said he "doesn't think there is anybody that believes" the president
Michael Cohen
Legal impact of Trump hush money talks
CBS News sources confirm the president was in the room when his then-attorney Michael Cohen and National Enquirer publisher David Pecker discussed paying hush money in August of 2015. If Donald Trump wasn't president of the United States, could he have been indicted alongside his former attorney, Michael Cohen? Paula Reid joins "CBS This Morning" to break down the legal implications.
Trump was in room during hush money talks
New information ties President Trump to his campaign's efforts to silence women who claim they had sex with him more than a decade ago. CBS News sources confirm the president was in the room when his then-attorney Michael Cohen and National Enquirer publisher David Pecker discussed paying hush money in August of 2015. Cohen pleaded guilty to breaking campaign finance laws in connection with hush money payments. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump was in the room when Michael Cohen discussed hush money
The president is pushing back against the accusations, claiming they are being made to make him look bad
Trump denies telling Cohen to break law
President Trump is denying he told his former attorney Michael Cohen to break the law. Cohen is heading to prison after pleading guilty and claiming he acted at Trump's direction. The Washington Post's Dan Balz joins CBSN to break down the president's potential legal trouble.
Trump says he didn't direct Michael Cohen to break the law
In his first public comments since his longtime attorney Michael Cohen was sentenced to prison, Mr. Trump says he never directed him to break the law.
Trump says he never told Cohen to break law
President Trump appears to be further distancing himself from his former personal attorney and fixer, Michael Cohen, after Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with more on the president's first comments since the sentencing.
Michael Cohen faces challenge in proving credibility, adviser says
Cohen was sentenced after telling investigators Mr. Trump directed him to make payments to two women over alleged affairs
Lanny Davis on Michael Cohen's credibility
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former attorney and fixer, was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to financial fraud and campaign finance charges. Lanny Davis, a communications adviser to Cohen, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Cohen's cooperation with the special counsel Russia probe and his sentencing.
Michael Cohen sentenced to 3 years in prison
A judge ordered Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer and the closest confidant to turn against Mr. Trump, to serve three years behind bars for crimes including financial fraud and lying to Congress. He will also pay nearly $2 million in penalties. Paula Reid reports.
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Michael Cohen heading to prison; Eye on America: Unable to retire
Michael Cohen sentenced to 3 years in prison
The president's former longtime attorney has been sentenced for campaign finance violations and lying to Congress
Trump silent so far on Cohen sentencing
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York broke a lot of news on Wednesday, and it isn't all good for the president
National Enquirer owner admits to paying off Playboy model to protect Trump
The announcement came hours after former Trump attorney Michael Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison
Michael Cohen sentenced to 3 years in prison
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal lawyer, was sentenced to three years in federal prison. He had pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations related to hush-money payments made to an adult-film actress and a Playboy Playmate during the 2016 campaign. He also pleaded guilty to tax evasion and lying to Congress and a financial institution. Jeff Glor anchors a CBS News Special Report with reports from Paula Reid outside Manhattan federal court and Weijia Jiang at the White House.
Michael Cohen to be sentenced today
President Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, faces sentencing Wednesday. Cohen pleaded guilty to tax evasion, making illegal hush money payments on Mr. Trump's behalf during the 2016 campaign, and lying to Congress. Paula Reid reports.
Jerome Corsi: "They may come in right here and indict me"
Corsi, an associate of Trump political adviser Roger Stone, believes he remains a target of the special counsel's Russia investigation, he told CBS News in an interview Tuesday
Trump defends hush payments
President Trump on Monday defended making payments to two women during the 2016 presidential campaign. His former lawyer, Michael Cohen, admitted to prosecutors Mr. Trump directed him to pay two women to remain silent about alleged affairs with the then-presidential candidate. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to talk about the implications of the hush payments, possible impeachment, and more on the Mueller Investigation.
Trump: Payments were a private transaction
President Trump claims payments his then-lawyer Michael Cohen made to two women during the campaign were a "private transaction," but prosecutors say they violated the law. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid and The Hill's Bob Cusack join CBSN with more on the possible fallout.
Thune says drawing conclusions about Trump from Cohen case amounts to "mostly speculation"
The new Senate majority whip urged caution while federal prosecutors and special counsel Robert Mueller complete investigations
Schiff says Trump faces "real prospect of jail time" after leaving office
The incoming chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said the Justice Department may indict the president the day he leaves the White House
Rubio reserving judgment on Trump's alleged ties to Cohen case
The Florida Republican says he sees "no reason to not stand by anybody in this moment" as multiple investigations continue
Key takeaways from the latest round of court documents in Mueller's investigation
Key pieces of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation appear to be falling into place
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Michael Cohen says he spoke with Russian National seeking "political synergy"; Young girl helps hit and run victim.
Prosecutors recommend jail time for Cohen
Court documents released Friday contain bad news for two former members of President Trump's inner circle: his ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, and onetime campaign chairman, Paul Manafort. Friday’s filing gives new insight into Robert Mueller's investigation. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Iran's exiled crown prince urges Trump to intervene soon so regime "finally collapses"
In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said, "We need action to be taken."
Trump briefed on military, cyber, psychological options for Iran, sources say
President Trump has been briefed on a wide array of military and covert tools that can be used against Iran that go well beyond conventional airstrikes, including cyber operations and psychological campaigns, Pentagon officials said.
Lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump threatens to take over Greenland
President Trump's remarks about taking Greenland by military force have prompted bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who have said they do not support acquiring the Danish territory in such a way.
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on any countries that do business with Iran
President Trump said Monday he's imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
Deputy to Lindsey Halligan fired over James Comey case
Lindsey Halligan's deputy in the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia, Robert McBride, was fired after refusing to lead the prosecution of James Comey, a source said.
Warren says Congress could work with Trump to cap credit card rates
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts, said she told President Trump Congress could cap credit card rates if he pushes for it.
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth to block move to cut rank, pension
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking to block the Pentagon's efforts to downgrade his retirement rank and pay.
Minnesota, Twin Cities file lawsuit in effort to stop ICE surge in state
The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of federal law enforcement officials coming into the state.
U.S. allows Mexico to provide oil to Cuba despite Trump's vow to cut off supply
Mexico has become a key fuel supplier to Cuba since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's capture by the U.S.