Article snippet: Donald Trump’s personal lawyer and longtime confidant Michael Cohen strode into a secure room in the Capitol on Tuesday to answer questions in the ongoing probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election. The normally outspoken Brooklyn lawyer stayed quiet on his way into a closed hearing with the House Intelligence Committee, two weeks after he angered senators when he released a lengthy and defiant public statement about the congressional probes. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., released a statement after that earlier meeting came to an abrupt end, chastising Cohen for releasing his own statement ahead of the interview. “We were disappointed that Mr. Cohen decided to pre-empt today’s interview by releasing a public statement prior to his engagement with Committee staff, in spite of the Committee’s requests that he refrain from public comment,” the statement reads. “As a result, we declined to move forward with today’s interview and will reschedule Mr. Cohen’s appearance before the Committee in open session at a date in the near future. The Committee expects witnesses in this investigation to work in good faith with the Senate.” To date, the House investigation has proven to be a friendlier venue to Trump insiders. Democrats on the committee have privately decried the effort, telling ABC News that their Republican colleagues have at times counseled witnesses that they don't have to answer questions and don't have to remain lon... Link to the full article to read more