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Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr.

Tom Howell Jr. covers politics and the White House for The Washington Times. He can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.

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Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court, May 13, 2024, in New York. The testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial is all wrapped up after more than four weeks and nearly two dozen witnesses, meaning the case heads into the pivotal final stretch of closing arguments, jury deliberations and possibly a verdict. Expect the defense to attack the credibility of Cohen, who pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the payment and who was accused by Trump's lawyers of lying even while on the witness stand. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) **FILE**

Prosecutors say Michael Cohen is credible, even if flawed

Prosecutors told jurors on Tuesday their star witness, Michael Cohen, remains a credible voice against former President Donald Trump despite his history of lying and apparent inconsistencies on the witness stand. Published May 28, 2024

Former President Donald Trump speaks to his attorney Todd Blanche before the start of proceedings in Manhattan Criminal Court, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, Pool)

Judge Merchan scolds Trump attorney over ‘prison’ remark

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's criminal trial on Tuesday berated defense lawyer Todd Blanche for remarking in his closing argument that the jury should think twice before "sending a man to prison." Published May 28, 2024

Former President Donald Trump speaks to his attorney Todd Blanche before the start of proceedings in Manhattan Criminal Court, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, Pool)

Trump defense dubs Michael Cohen the ‘GLOAT’

Defense attorney Todd Blanche on Tuesday said Michael Cohen, the prosecution's star witness against former President Donald Trump, is the "greatest liar of all time," leaning heavily into sports metaphors in his closing argument. Published May 28, 2024

Former President Donald Trump sits in court at Manhattan criminal court, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in New York. (Curtis Means/DailyMail.com via AP, Pool)

Trump declines to testify as defense rests after calling only two witnesses

Defense lawyers rested Tuesday in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial after taking just two days to present their case and declining to put Mr. Trump on the witness stand, signaling they don't think Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made a compelling case. Published May 21, 2024

Reporters return to the courtroom after being made to briefly leave during the ongoing trial of former President Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court, Monday, May 20, 2024 in New York. Trump is charged with falsifying 34 business records in an attempt to cover up a payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. (Pool photo by Dave Sanders for The New York Times)

‘Clear the courtroom!’ judge says over Trump witness’ sass

State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan cleared the courtroom Monday over a dramatic spat with the defense's first main witness, Robert Costello, causing a period of mayhem at former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Published May 20, 2024

Former President Donald Trump sits in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, Monday, May 20 2024. (Mark Peterson/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump begins defense after state rests in hush money trial

Prosecutors rested their case against former President Donald Trump on Monday, clearing the way for Mr. Trump to mount his defense and setting the table for closing arguments after the Memorial Day break. Published May 20, 2024

Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court in New York, Monday, May 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Prosecutors patch up Michael Cohen after bruising cross-examination

Prosecutors worked to restore Michael Cohen's credibility Monday after lawyers for ex-President Donald Trump raised doubts about critical phone calls he had with Mr. Trump near the 2016 election and got the so-called fixer to admit he pilfered $30,000 from the Trump Organization. Published May 20, 2024

Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court in New York, Monday, May 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Michael Cohen admits stealing $30K from Trump Organization

Michael Cohen admitted on the witness stand Monday that he stole $30,000 from the Trump Organization, blowing another hole in his credibility as the star witness against former President Donald Trump. Published May 20, 2024

Former President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media with his attorney Todd Blanche at Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday, May 20, 2024 in New York. (Michael M. Santiago/Pool Photo via AP)

Alan Dershowitz, Bernie Kerik, Vernon Jones join Trump trial guest list

Former President Donald Trump attended his trial Monday with a large entourage that included lawyer Alan Dershowitz, former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik and Democrat-turned-Republican Vernon Jones, a former state representative from Georgia and outspoken champion of the former president. Published May 20, 2024

Former President Donald Trump addresses reporters following the day's proceedings in his trial at Manhattan criminal court in New York, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool)

Trump: My only crime was beating Hillary Clinton

Former President Donald Trump relished a "very interesting day" after his defense team roughed up Michael Cohen, the star witness in the hush money case against the presumptive GOP nominee. Published May 16, 2024