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WATCH: Trump Attorney Michael Cohen Testifies Before House Oversight Committee

Politics
Annette Elizabeth Allen for NPR

Longtime Trump Attorney Michael Cohen testifies before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, February 27.

Michael Cohen intends to give Congress an account of what he calls President Trump's "lies, racism and cheating" — including lawbreaking since Trump took office, a person familiar with his plans said on Tuesday. Cohen is prepared to present evidence, including documents, related to what Cohen says is criminal conduct by Trump from both before and after he became president, the person said. The individual spoke on the condition of anonymity in order to discuss the planned testimony.

Cohen's Hill appearances come about two months before he is scheduled to report to federal prison to serve a three-year sentence. He pleaded guilty to several crimes, including tax evasion, campaign finance violations and lying to Congress. His credibility is expected to be a central focus at the oversight committee hearing scheduled for Wednesday, particularly for Republicans.

The White House issued a statement on Tuesday dismissing Cohen's allegations before he even made them.

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