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Donald Trump accuses Michael Cohen of lying under pressure
US President Donald Trump is accusing his former lawyer Michael Cohen of lying under pressure of prosecution.
- by Zeke Miller
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Opinion
For Teflon Trump, the scandals just don't stick
What happens if there is an attempt to impeach Mr Trump while half of Americans continue to support him?
- by Gavin Hewitt
Opinion
Opinion
America's illegitimate president
In short, there is growing evidence that the president is, to use the label favoured by Richard Nixon, "a crook."
- by Max Boot
Analysis
Analysis
Six big questions after the Cohen and Manafort convictions
Tuesday's massive legal drama raises big questions that involve the president's potential legal jeopardy and the future of the independent investigation.
- by Amber Phillips
Paul Manafort
Trump praises Manafort for refusing to ‘break’ unlike former fixer Cohen
He once called his lawyer Michael Cohen a "great man". After an explosive day of legal dramas, Trump has changed his tune.
- by David Jackson
Donald Trump
Cohen has 'knowledge' of Russia campaign conspiracy, lawyer says
Donald Trump's former personal lawyer has "knowledge" about computer hacking and collusion that may interest Special Counsel Robert Mueller, Michael Cohen's lawyer said.
USA
Dramatic day for the Trump presidency as Cohen and Manafort both guilty
The shock guilty plea deal by Donald Trump's long-time personal lawyer Michael Cohen will most likely have the most significant ramifications for the President.
- by Matthew Knott
Breaking
Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort found guilty of tax fraud
President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been found guilty of eight counts of tax fraud.
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Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen pleads guilty in deal with US prosecutors
President Donald Trump's longtime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen says he worked to silence two women 'in coordination' with Trump
- by Brendan Pierson
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Jury in Manafort case appears closer to verdict, queries judge
Jurors signalled on Tuesday they were struggling to reach agreement on one of the 18 counts of financial crimes.
- by Karen Freifeld & Nathan Layne
USA
Microsoft uncovers Russian hacking efforts ahead of US midterms
The company said that a group tied to the Russian government created fake websites that appeared to spoof two American conservative organisations.