Trump's Defense Ends on One Disastrous Witness

After the high drama of Monday's conflict between Justice Juan Merchan and defense witness Robert Costello, and with the jury in the Manhattan criminal trial of former President Donald Trump being dismissed Tuesday as both sides hashed out jury instructions, my expectations for the day were low. But as has so often been the case, day 20 of the proceedings exceeded expectations.

Did Trump's Defense Think This Strategy Would Work on Cohen?

The forceful direct examination of former Trump fixer-turned-star prosecution witness Michael Cohen concluded Tuesday in the Manhattan criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. Cohen's convincing testimony deepened the proof beyond a reasonable doubt that, in my view, the prosecution secured Monday.

Why the Jury May Be Surprised by Michael Cohen