why was trump's lawyer cohen's office raided?

Michael Cohen files motion to strike Stormy Daniels' defamation claim

Michael Cohen's attorney on Monday filed a motion to dismiss the claims of defamation filed against him by Stephanie Clifford, the adult film actress known as Stormy Daniels.

Democratic congresswoman: "The integrity of our democracy is at stake"

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi just issued a statement tonight regarding President Trump's remarks about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

Trump sent over the edge after learning of Cohen raid

President Trump has been relatively calm about the Russia investigation so far, because he maintains his innocence.

Michael Cohen raid raises stakes for all involved, Democratic senator says

Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the FBI raid of Michael Cohen’s office and home is “probably one of the most significant, most seismic events in the Trump-Russia investigation.”

Trump is "upset" about Michael Cohen raid, source says

President Trump is "upset" about the FBI raid because it happened to his personal attorney, according to a source close to the President.

Chuck Schumer warns Trump not to fire Mueller

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, in a statement tonight, warned President Trump not to fire special counsel Robert Mueller.

Trump on whether he'll fire Mueller: "We'll see what happens"

President Trump was asked whether he'll fire special counsel Robert Mueller after today's FBI raid at the office and hotel room of his personal attorney Michael Cohen.

FBI raids the office and hotel room of Trump lawyer Michael Cohen

The FBI also raided Cohen's suite at the Regency Hotel on Manhattan's East Side, where he is believed to be staying while his home undergoes renovations. "They are still here," a doorman said late Monday afternoon.

FBI raids office of longtime Trump lawyer Michael Cohen

"Today the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York executed a series of search warrants and seized the privileged communications between my client, Michael Cohen, and his clients," Cohen's lawyer, Stephen Ryan, said in a statement.

Fixer or lawyer? What Michael Cohen has meant to Trump

The New York Times, which was the first to report the search of Cohen's office, said it involved several other topics besides the Daniels payment.

Who is Michael Cohen's lawyer?

Credit Credit... Tom Brenner/The New York Times. “That is really now on a whole new level of unfairness,” Mr. Trump said. Mr. Cohen’s lawyer, Stephen Ryan, confirmed the raids.

Who was the special counsel in the Russia investigation?

The prosecutors obtained the search warrant after receiving a referral from the special counsel in the Russia investigation, Robert S. Mueller III, according to Mr. Cohen’s lawyer, who called the search “completely inappropriate and unnecessary.”. The search does not appear to be directly related to Mr.

Who is Stormy Daniels?

The payment to the pornographic film actress, Stephanie Clifford, who is known as Stormy Daniels, is only one of many topics being investigated, according to a person briefed on the search. The F.B.I. also seized emails, tax documents and business records, the person said.