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9 AM ET: Michael Cohen to testify, Bob Menendez trial, Hollywood actor punched & more

May 13, 2024
Former President Donald Trump's one time lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, to testify in New York today. Topics include Russia's push in Ukraine, US wildfires, Senator Bob Menendez's bribery trial, and actor Steve Buscemi assaulted in NYC.
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Quick takeaways

  • Key takeaway 1: Michael Cohen's crucial testimony implicates Trump in hush money scandal.
  • Key takeaway 2: Bob Menendez's trial for bribery allegations and Steve Buscemi's assault in NYC.

Deep dives

Cohen's Testimony against Trump and Russian Aggression in Ukraine

Michael Cohen, a pivotal witness in the trial against former President Donald Trump, testified about Trump's alleged involvement in a hush money scheme involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. Cohen claimed that Trump instructed him to pay Daniels to conceal an affair, and falsified business records to cover the payments. This testimony is essential in proving the prosecution's case against Trump. Simultaneously, Russia intensified its presence in Northern Ukraine, especially in the Harkiv region, leading to increased tensions.

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