Meet the Press NOW — May 13
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Michael Cohen testified that Donald Trump directed him to make hush payments to Stormy Daniels for protecting his campaign, with details revealing Trump's involvement in falsifying business records. Cohen's testimony, despite credibility issues, adds weight to the prosecution's case against Trump, highlighting concerns about potential post-war chaos in Gaza.
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- Michael Cohen testified that Donald Trump directed him to make hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, implicating Trump in potential campaign finance violations.
- The replacement of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu by President Vladimir Putin amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine suggests dissatisfaction with Shoigu's performance and a potential shift in Russia's military strategy.
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Recent questions
What did Michael Cohen testify about Donald Trump?
Cohen testified Trump directed hush money payments to protect campaign.
How did prosecutors aim to prove Trump's involvement in the hush money payments?
Prosecutors aimed to establish Trump's knowledge of falsified records.
What concerns did Michael Cohen express about the hush money payments affecting Trump's campaign?
Cohen expressed concerns post-Access Hollywood tape scandal.
How did Michael Cohen's testimony impact public perception of Trump?
Cohen's testimony detailed Stormy Daniels story, affecting public perception.
What was the defense's likely strategy regarding Michael Cohen's credibility?
Defense likely to focus on Cohen's credibility issues.
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