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On Wednesday, June 12th, 2019, President Donald Trump invoked executive privilege in the fight over the census citizenship question. On the same day, a House Committee voted to hold Attorney General William Barr and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress.

Why Did Trump Invoke Executive Privilege in the Fight Over the Census Citizenship Question?

Here's what you need to know about Trump's assertion of executive privilege and what's ahead in the debate over the citizenship question.

Michael Cohen, former attorney for President Donald Trump, testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Capitol Hill on February 27th, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

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Is Michael Cohen the First Person to Testify Before Congress After Being Convicted of Lying to Congress?

It depends on how you define "lying to Congress."

Michael Cohen, former attorney President Donald Trump, testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Capitol Hill on February 27th, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

How Reliable Is Accomplice Testimony Like Michael Cohen’s?

Don't take it without corroboration.

Michael Cohen, former attorney and fixer for President Donald Trump, testifies before the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on February 27th, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

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Could Michael Cohen’s Testimony Reduce His Prison Time?

The president's former lawyer is likely seeking a sentence reduction, but that won't depend on his public testimony.