Tag: Law

Stormy Daniels arrives at federal court in New York, Monday, to attend a court hearing where a federal judge is considering how to review materials that the FBI seized from President Trump's personal lawyer to determine whether they should be protected by attorney-client privilege.

WATCH: Stormy Daniels almost falls on her way into courtroom as she’s swarmed by media

Mandy Mayfield · April 16, 2018 7:11 pm

Sean Hannity and Michael Hannity.

Sean Hannity named as Michael Cohen client

Kelly Cohen · April 16, 2018 7:02 pm

"Over the past decade, we've argued in court in favor of administrative latitude in decision-making. Now, by asserting the primacy of states' rights, we're flipping that argument on its head," former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer recently wrote. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File)

Eliot Spitzer says Trump is a ‘stain’ on the presidency

Katelyn Caralle · April 16, 2018 6:31 pm

Former FBI director James Comey appears at an interview with George Stephanopoulos. Comey's book, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership," will be released on Tuesday.

Obama ethics czar: James Comey could sue Trump for defamation

Melissa Quinn · April 16, 2018 4:36 pm

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's personal attorney, walks along a sidewalk in New York.

Michael Cohen’s attorneys demand neutral party to review seized materials, say raid was ‘completely unprecedented’

Kelly Cohen · April 16, 2018 4:09 pm

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2017, file photo, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks to employees of the EPA in Washington. Pruittâs schedule shows he met with Dow CEO Andrew Liveris for about a half hour on March 9 during a conference held at a Houston hotel. Twenty days later Pruitt announced his decision to deny a petition to ban Dowâs chlorpyrifos pesticide from being sprayed on food, despite a review by his agencyâs own scientists that concluded ingesting even minuscule amounts of the chemical can interfere with the brain development of fetuses and infants. EPA released a copy of Pruittâs March meeting schedule earlier this month following several Freedom of Information Act requests.

Energy and Environment

Scott Pruitt’s secure phone booth broke federal law, GAO finds

Josh Siegel · April 16, 2018 3:38 pm

FILE - This April 11, 2018 file photo shows attorney Michael Cohen in New York. President Donald Trump said Sunday, April 15, 2018, that all lawyers are now âdeflated and concernedâ by the FBI raid on his personal attorney Cohenâs home and office.

Michael Cohen killed Us Weekly story about alleged Donald Trump Jr. affair: Report

Caitlin Yilek · April 16, 2018 3:31 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump stops to make remarks to members of the media before walking across the South Lawn of the White in Washington, Saturday, March 10, 2018, to board Marine One for the short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Trump is traveling to Pennsylvania for a campaign event for Republican congressional candidate Rick Saccone.

National Security

Judge: No evidence to support Trump’s claim that he consulted generals before transgender ban tweet

Travis J. Tritten · April 16, 2018 2:18 pm

Alan Dershowitz: James Comey is a ‘man without courage’

Pete Kasperowicz · April 16, 2018 1:04 pm

Alan Dershowitz said Friday he would rather leave the Democratic Party than be a member under Rep. Keith Ellison, the front-runner to lead the Democratic National Committee. (AP Photo/Sergei Chuzavkov)

Alan Dershowitz: I’m not a defender of Donald Trump, I’m a defender of civil liberties and due process

Naomi Lim · April 15, 2018 5:13 pm

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gives the keynote address at the Macomb County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Dinner fundraiser in Shelby Township, Mich., Friday, March 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Chris Christie: Trump’s decision to fire Comey being proven correct

Kyle Feldscher · April 15, 2018 2:07 pm

Michael Avenatti, attorney and spokesperson for adult film star Stormy Daniels, listens to a reporters' question during an interview at The Associated Press, in New York. By the time the nation sees Stormy Daniels tell her story of an affair with President Trump, the alleged romp will have spawned a new media star. Avenatti, Danielsâ lawyer, has figured out how to play the publicity game as relentlessly as Trump himself. And thereâs not much the Twitter-loving president can do about it.

Stormy Daniels’ lawyer believes Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen will be indicted within 90 days

Katelyn Caralle · April 15, 2018 2:00 pm