News

Justice Department Announces Criminal Investigation Of Michael Cohen

The Department of Justice announced earlier today that it is investigating Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer.

A U.S. federal attorney in New York said the FBI’s raid of Cohen’s home, office and hotel last week was authorized by a federal judge to provide evidence of actions “for which Cohen is under criminal investigation,” according to CNN.

SLIDESHOW: DONALD TRUMP’S 30 CRAZIEST TWEETS

However, the court documents available redact what exactly the Justice Department is investigating Cohen for.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of political news in your in-box.
We find the news you need to know, so you don't have to.

Last week, the FBI obtained several of Cohen’s documents, including some regarding a $130,000 payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels several years ago. Trump blasted the raid, calling it “an attack on our country.”

Natasha Roy

Recent Posts

Trump’s Vow For Retribution At Justice Department Alarms Ethics Experts

In a campaign-style speech at the Department of Justice on Friday, President Donald Trump outlined his vision…

18 hours ago

VIDEO: Trump Signs Executive Order Calling For Elimination Of Department Of Education Surrounded By School Kids At Desks

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aWpTcpG89L4 President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education…

19 hours ago

Democratic Party Approval Hits Record Lows, But Polls Suggest Gains In 2026 Midterms

The Democratic Party's favorable ratings have fallen to record lows, according to two new national polls by…

21 hours ago

Social Security System ‘May Collapse’ In ’30 To 90 Days’ From DOGE Cuts, Warns Ex-Commissioner Martin O’Malley: ‘People Should Start Saving Now!’

The former head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and governor of Maryland from 2007…

2 days ago

After Trump Administration Cuts $1 Billion In Fresh Food Programs, GOP Sen. Deb Fischer Recommends ‘Canned Food’ As Alternative

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has canceled two programs that funded $1 billion to give…

2 days ago

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Tops Poll As Best Representative Of Democratic Party’s Values

In the latest CNN poll, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) was found to best represent the "core values"…

2 days ago