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Former tabloid publisher details actions on behalf of Trump ahead of 2016 election

Former President Trump talks to reporters after his hush-money trial in New York adjourned for the day Thursday. Mark Peterson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Former tabloid publisher details actions on behalf of Trump ahead of 2016 election

David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, told prosecutors he killed stories that potentially could have hurt Donald Trump during his run for the White House in 2016.

Ex-National Enquirer publisher says he pledged to be Trump's 'eyes and ears'

Former President Donald Trump watches as prosecutor Joshua Steinglass questions David Pecker before Judge Juan Merchan during Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan on Tuesday. Jane Rosenberg/Reuters hide caption

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Politics

Ex-National Enquirer publisher says he pledged to be Trump's 'eyes and ears'

David Pecker's testimony resumed this morning after a short time on the stand on Monday and lasted until mid-afternoon. The trial is set to pick back up on Thursday morning.

Ex-National Enquirer publisher says he pledged to be Trump's 'eyes and ears'

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Michael Cohen On Trump In TV Interview: 'The Man Doesn't Tell The Truth'

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, says Trump directed him to arrange hush-money payments to two women during the closing weeks of the 2016 presidential campaign. Craig Ruttle/AP hide caption

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Michael Cohen On Trump In TV Interview: 'The Man Doesn't Tell The Truth'

President Trump's former lawyer says in a new interview that he is being forced to take responsibility for Trump's "dirty deeds" — and that the president directed Cohen to commit crimes.

Opinion: 'National Enquirer' Publisher's CEO Could Testify About Trump And UFOs

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Opinion: 'National Enquirer' Publisher's CEO Could Testify About Trump And UFOs

The head of the company that publishes the National Enquirer has reportedly received immunity for testimony about hush money payments. NPR's Scott Simon wonders: What other questions could he answer?

Opinion: 'National Enquirer' Publisher's CEO Could Testify About Trump And UFOs

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