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The reinvention of Michael Cohen
Prosecutors need jurors to trust Trump’s former fixer, who was uncharacteristically even-tempered in a marathon day on the witness stand.
White House opposes House bill to force Israeli arm shipments
The measure would force the U.S. to send bombs that have been delayed over Israel's conduct in Gaza.
3 reasons Maryland's Senate primary is a must-watch race
Tuesday's Democratic primary has become one of the messiest and most contentious this cycle.
Biden isn’t the only 80-something trying to hold on to power in Washington
Octogenarians Bernie Sanders and Angus King aren't facing the same sort of criticisms as the president as they seek reelection in the Senate. There's a reason for that.
Bob Menendez corruption trial, round 2: Prosecutors have ‘compelling’ narrative
But Menendez has said his day in court will counter that narrative.
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Today isn't the first time Michael Cohen will testify against Trump. Last time, it didn't end well for the former president.
Cohen took the stand last fall in Trump's civil fraud case. That case, too, hinged on the falsification of business records.
House up next on Senate-passed aviation bill as DMV lawmakers fume
The House is expected to take the bill up on Tuesday when they return to Washington — many through DCA.
National Dem strategy worries state abortion-rights leaders
Democrats’ efforts to ride the coattails of abortion ballot measures put passage at risk.
Gold bars and Google searches: The damning evidence in Bob Menendez’s corruption trial
Prosecutors must tie the gold bars to official acts.
Biden admin punts on declaring Israel violated international law
A new State Department report, criticized as inconclusive, drew immediate fire from both progressive Democrats and Republicans.
US to announce new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine
The package comes as Russia launches a major offensive in Kharkiv.
Barron Trump will not be a Florida delegate at the GOP convention
A statement from former first lady Melania Trump’s office said Barron “regretfully declines to participate due to prior commitments.”
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