News Brief: Trump Trials, Supreme Court Decisions, and Nationwide Gun Policy Changes

Today, we’ve got some really interesting stories, from legal challenges and policy debates that are capturing the nation’s attention, to high-profile court admi

(Left) Former President Donald Trump attends his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 14, 2024. (Right) Former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen departs from his home to attend his second day of testimony at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on May 14, 2024. Michael M. Santiago/Pool/AFP via Getty Images; David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Tuesday, May 21, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas, and today, we’ve got some really interesting stories, from legal challenges and policy debates that are capturing the nation’s attention, to high-profile court admissions and federal gun control measures. Also, we’ll take a look at Supreme Court actions and critical health care decisions.

There’s a lot to get to, and first up, let’s jump right into a big legal case in Manhattan, where a one-time lawyer of former President Donald Trump made a startling admission on the stand.

Star Witness Michael Cohen Admits Stealing Tens of Thousands From Trump Organization

In a dramatic turn of events in New York City yesterday, Michael Cohen, a former lawyer and associate of Donald Trump, admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization during cross-examination by defense attorney Todd Blanche.