Article snippet: Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer said in court that he made payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal in coordination with Trump, who wasn’t named, to influence the election. The former Trump campaign chairman was found guilty of eight financial crimes in the first trial victory of Robert Mueller’s investigation. President Trump responded briefly to the news about his former aides. The publisher of a website that serves as a platform for white nationalism was a guest last weekend at the home of President Trump’s top economic adviser. Judge Brett Kavanaugh told Senator Susan Collins, a critical vote to his confirmation, that the 1973 decision legalizing abortion is “settled law.” Michael A. Cohen The president of the United States has been implicated in the commission of a federal crime. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate, who is transgender, says she’s been getting a steady stream of death threats and other personal attacks since her candidacy began. Here are six takeaways from what happened in court — and what was disclosed in court papers. Analysis In two courtrooms 200 miles apart, the president’s almost daily attempts to dismiss the criminal investigations all but collapsed. The former Trump campaign chairman was found guilty of eight financial crimes in the first trial victory of Robert Mueller’s investigation. Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer said in court that he made payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal in co... Link to the full article to read more