Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, to testify publicly before Congress
CNNCNN — President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen will testify before the House Oversight Committee, the first major move by House Democrats to haul in a member of Trump’s team connected to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, according to a schedule published by the committee. Mueller’s team in court filings wrote that Cohen provided “useful information concerning certain discrete Russia-related matters core to its investigation.” In a statement to CNN, Cohen said he agreed to testify “in furtherance of my commitment to cooperate and provide the American people with answers.” “I look forward to having the privilege of being afforded a platform with which to give a full and credible account of the events which have transpired,” Cohen said. Mueller’s court filings revealed that Cohen had spoken to a Russian in 2015 who had offered “political synergy” with the Trump campaign while discussing Trump Tower Moscow. “The request still stands, regardless of any public testimony Mr. Cohen may give on other issues.” Others in Trump’s personal orbit are also facing scrutiny, and House Democrats, having retaken the majority earlier this month, now have subpoena power.