Podcast Summary
New Testimony Casts Doubt on Cohen's Credibility in Trump Case: New testimony from Robert Costello, former legal adviser to Michael Cohen, challenges Cohen's claims against Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case, increasing uncertainty about the outcome of the investigation.
The Manhattan district attorney's investigation into former President Donald Trump over the Stormy Daniels hush money case took a significant turn with testimony from Michael Cohen's former legal adviser, Robert Costello, who called Cohen a liar and cast doubt on his credibility. Trump's team remains confident he will be acquitted if the case goes to trial. Elsewhere, tensions continued to rise between the US and Russia, with two US B 52 bombers intercepted by a Russian fighter jet over the Baltic Sea, just days after Russian planes forced a US drone into the Black Sea. The incident came as Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, aiming to end the Russian-Ukraine war. In other news, President Biden signed a bill into law requiring the declassification of some intelligence related to the origins of COVID-19, but he may redact certain portions for national security reasons.
Celebrating transparency, addressing urgency, and labor disputes: Government transparency, climate change action, and labor negotiations are current issues demanding attention and progress
Transparency in government was celebrated with the release of a long-awaited report, but accountability remains to be seen. Meanwhile, the UN's IPCC climate summary report underscored the urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half by 2030 to limit global warming. The housing market saw a decrease in home prices for the first time in a decade, leading to increased sales but fewer transactions overall. Los Angeles schools were forced to cancel classes due to a school worker union strike, with demands for substantial wage increases and more work hours. These events highlight the need for action on various fronts, from climate change to labor negotiations. Stay informed by visiting dailywiredot.com or listening to the latest episode of Morning Wire.
