Cohen pleads guilty
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying Trump directed him to arrange the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying Trump directed him to arrange the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.
Comptroller Stringer Plan on Fixing Lead in Public Housing
NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer says his office is taking a hard look at all the agencies that handle public housing to make it safe from lead for children and all residents.
NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer says his office is taking a hard look at all the agencies that handle public housing to make it safe from lead for children and all residents.
First lady's message
First lady Melania Trump traveled to the southern U.S. border on Thursday to show she cares. Her wardrobe choice literally said otherwise. The words "I really don't care, do u?" were written in giant white letters on her Army green jacket. The $40 coat from Zara drew harsh judgment, including the front page of the Daily News.
First lady Melania Trump traveled to the southern U.S. border on Thursday to show she cares. Her wardrobe choice literally said otherwise. The words "I really don't care, do u?" were written in giant white letters on her Army green jacket. The $40 coat from Zara drew harsh judgment, including the front page of the Daily News.
Ivana Trump Talks President, Politics and Pasta
The first wife of President Donald Trump weighs in on several topics including Trump's meeting with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.
The first wife of President Donald Trump weighs in on several topics including Trump's meeting with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump-Kim summit aftermath
President Donald Trump wrapped up his five-hour nuclear summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with surprisingly warm words and hope for "a bright new future" for Kim's isolated and impoverished nation. Yet he immediately faced pointed questions at home about whether he got little and gave away much in his push to make a deal with the young autocrat ? including an agreement to halt U.S. military exercises with South Korea.
President Donald Trump wrapped up his five-hour nuclear summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with surprisingly warm words and hope for "a bright new future" for Kim's isolated and impoverished nation. Yet he immediately faced pointed questions at home about whether he got little and gave away much in his push to make a deal with the young autocrat ? including an agreement to halt U.S. military exercises with South Korea.
History of U.S.-North Korea talks
While their joint handshake marked the first time a sitting American president met a North Korean leader, President Trump and Kim Jong Un had plenty of history to draw from.
While their joint handshake marked the first time a sitting American president met a North Korean leader, President Trump and Kim Jong Un had plenty of history to draw from.
Historic Handshake: Trump and Kim
This video shows the historic meeting between President Donald Trump of the United States and North Korea's Kim Jong Un. They kicked off a summit in Singapore.
This video shows the historic meeting between President Donald Trump of the United States and North Korea's Kim Jong Un. They kicked off a summit in Singapore.
Portion of Meek Mill interview on Good Day New York
"I wake up every night, in the middle of the night, like I'm in a jail cell," said Meek Mill during an interview on Good Day New York.
"I wake up every night, in the middle of the night, like I'm in a jail cell," said Meek Mill during an interview on Good Day New York.
Meek Mill Lends Voice to Innocence Project
Now a free man, rapper Meek Mill is lending his voice to the Innocence Project, which advocates for wrongfully convicted individuals.
Now a free man, rapper Meek Mill is lending his voice to the Innocence Project, which advocates for wrongfully convicted individuals.
Trump, Giuliani and Stormy
President Donald Trump says the new addition to his legal team, Rudy Giuliani, will "get his facts straight." Trump, speaking to reporters Friday, suggested that Giuliani had misspoken about reimbursements to the president's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, for payments to porn star Stormy Daniels as part of a nondisclosure agreement.
President Donald Trump says the new addition to his legal team, Rudy Giuliani, will "get his facts straight." Trump, speaking to reporters Friday, suggested that Giuliani had misspoken about reimbursements to the president's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, for payments to porn star Stormy Daniels as part of a nondisclosure agreement.
Trump-Kim summit?
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has asked to meet with President Donald Trump, who has agreed. But when this will take place is unclear because of conflicting information. At the White House Thursday, South Korean National Security Adviser Chung Eui-yong said Trump would meet with Kim by May to "continue the goal of denuclearization." But shortly after the announcement, the White House in a statement did not specify when the summit between Trump and North Korean leader would happen.
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has asked to meet with President Donald Trump, who has agreed. But when this will take place is unclear because of conflicting information. At the White House Thursday, South Korean National Security Adviser Chung Eui-yong said Trump would meet with Kim by May to "continue the goal of denuclearization." But shortly after the announcement, the White House in a statement did not specify when the summit between Trump and North Korean leader would happen.
SpaceX rocket takes flight
Twenty-seven engines roared into life Tuesday afternoon. Thick plumes of white smoke unfolded from the Florida launching pad and within seconds the Falcon Heavy was airborne. The heavy climbed against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. SpaceX has decided against flying passengers on the Heavy and instead will accelerate development of an even bigger rocket to accommodate deep-space crews.
Twenty-seven engines roared into life Tuesday afternoon. Thick plumes of white smoke unfolded from the Florida launching pad and within seconds the Falcon Heavy was airborne. The heavy climbed against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. SpaceX has decided against flying passengers on the Heavy and instead will accelerate development of an even bigger rocket to accommodate deep-space crews.
Trump denies Mueller report
President Donald Trump demanded the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June but backed down after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign, according to a New York Times report that Trump quickly dismissed Friday as "fake news."
President Donald Trump demanded the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June but backed down after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign, according to a New York Times report that Trump quickly dismissed Friday as "fake news."
Trump slams Russia probe
While firmly criticizing the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump was non-committal on whether he would agree to a possible interview with the Justice Department's special counsel Robert Mueller. Trump described the probe as a cloud over his administration.
While firmly criticizing the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump was non-committal on whether he would agree to a possible interview with the Justice Department's special counsel Robert Mueller. Trump described the probe as a cloud over his administration.
North Korea missile test
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Tuesday. The ICBM flew 2,800 miles into space for a total of 50 minutes. That was more than 10 times higher than the orbit of NASA's space station. It splashed down 280 miles off the coast of Japan.
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Tuesday. The ICBM flew 2,800 miles into space for a total of 50 minutes. That was more than 10 times higher than the orbit of NASA's space station. It splashed down 280 miles off the coast of Japan.
Trump visits Coast Guard station
President Donald Trump kicked off his first Thanksgiving Day as commander-in-chief with a visit to a U.S. Coast Guard station in Florida. The president and the first lady shook hands with and fed members of the Coast Guard unit stationed in Lake Riviera. The holiday lunch set up for the men and women spending Thanksgiving at the station included turkey sandwiches, fruit, pastries and cookies.
President Donald Trump kicked off his first Thanksgiving Day as commander-in-chief with a visit to a U.S. Coast Guard station in Florida. The president and the first lady shook hands with and fed members of the Coast Guard unit stationed in Lake Riviera. The holiday lunch set up for the men and women spending Thanksgiving at the station included turkey sandwiches, fruit, pastries and cookies.
Trump downplays Manafort indictment
Paul Manafort and Rick Gates are facing charges including conspiracy, money laundering, and failing to disclose his work as an agent of a foreign government. Both have pled not guilty to all charges. President Trump pushed back hard against any notion that the Manafort/Gates indictments had any link to him or his campaign. He tweeted: "Sorry, but this is years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign. But why aren't Crooked Hillary & the Dems the focus????? ....Also, there is NO COLLUSION!"
Paul Manafort and Rick Gates are facing charges including conspiracy, money laundering, and failing to disclose his work as an agent of a foreign government. Both have pled not guilty to all charges. President Trump pushed back hard against any notion that the Manafort/Gates indictments had any link to him or his campaign. He tweeted: "Sorry, but this is years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign. But why aren't Crooked Hillary & the Dems the focus????? ....Also, there is NO COLLUSION!"
Sanders and de Blasio ride the subway
After days of damaging headlines about his alleged pay-to-play relationship with a wealthy donor, and with one week to go until election day, Mayor Bill de Blasio was eager to reset the agenda Monday morning with a high-profile friend by his side, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
After days of damaging headlines about his alleged pay-to-play relationship with a wealthy donor, and with one week to go until election day, Mayor Bill de Blasio was eager to reset the agenda Monday morning with a high-profile friend by his side, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
Jeff Sessions on the Hill
Oversight hearings are when senators get the chance to grill Cabinet officials about all aspects of their department. Attorney General Jeff Sessions answered questions on all the legal aspects of the Trump administration: from the Russia investigation to the president's travel ban to the president's pardoning power.
Oversight hearings are when senators get the chance to grill Cabinet officials about all aspects of their department. Attorney General Jeff Sessions answered questions on all the legal aspects of the Trump administration: from the Russia investigation to the president's travel ban to the president's pardoning power.
Judge tosses Pharmo Bro in jail
A judge has revoked bail for so-called Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli and ordered him to jail ahead of his sentencing on securities fraud conviction. Judge Kiyo Matsumoto remanded Shkreli into custody for offering $5,000 to anyone who could get a lock of hair from Hillary Clinton's head while she is on a book tour.
A judge has revoked bail for so-called Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli and ordered him to jail ahead of his sentencing on securities fraud conviction. Judge Kiyo Matsumoto remanded Shkreli into custody for offering $5,000 to anyone who could get a lock of hair from Hillary Clinton's head while she is on a book tour.