The president overruled concerns from intelligence officials and the top White House lawyer about giving his son-in-law access to sensitive information.
U.S. forces would all but end their decade-long focus on training Afghan troops under the plan, which is being discussed in talks with the Taliban and was devised in part to appeal to President Trump.
Michael Cohen’s words were blunt, salacious and verged on ad hominem. But his appearance put old facts in a new light, with a named accuser testifying under threat of perjury outlining a vivid bill of particulars against the president of the United States.
Michael D. Cohen, the president’s former lawyer, said he had lied to Congress to protect President Trump. “I am not protecting Mr. Trump anymore,” Mr. Cohen said.
Once among President Trump’s most trusted aides and lawyers, Mr. Cohen will paint a dark picture of his personal character and possible criminal conduct.
Once among President Trump’s most trusted aides and lawyers, Mr. Cohen will paint a dark picture of his personal character and possible criminal conduct.
The House easily voted on Tuesday to block President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border, seeking to stop the diversion of funds to his wall.