Cohen puts fresh focus on WikiLeaks

Michael Cohen’s bombshell claim that President TrumpDonald John TrumpLawmakers discussed possible pardon talks with Cohen: report 5 takeaways as Republicans close ranks at CPAC Donald Trump puts past presidents to shame with North Korea policies MORE knew in advance that WikiLeaks would release damaging Democratic emails in 2016 is shaking up congressional investigations into Russian election interference.Democrats working on the Russia probes in the House and Senate are pointing to the claim as an area of interest.And it’s one that special counsel Robert MuellerRobert Swan MuellerSasse: US should applaud choice of Mueller to lead Russia probe MORE is likely already exploring as part of his own investigation.The president’s former lawyer alleged during his public congressional testimony on Wednesday that he heard longtime Trump confidante Roger StoneRoger Jason StoneTrump accuses Dems of peddling ‘bulls---’ amid rising scrutiny 'Lock her up' chant erupts at CPAC after Trump jokes about Russia, Clinton's emails The revenge of Rod Rosenstein MORE tell Trump that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said the group would be releasing damaging Democratic emails ahead of the party’s convention.Cohen also suggested that Mueller may have the evidence to back up his revelation.“I suspect that the special counsel's office and other government agencies have the information that you're seeking,” Cohen told Rep. Debbie Wasserman SchultzDeborah (Debbie) Wasserman SchultzOvernight Defense: US reportedly easing demands over North Korean nukes | Trump optimistic for deal | Dems rip plan to use military funds for wall | Pentagon urges India, Pakistan to calm tensions Dems slam Trump plan to move military construction funds for border wall Cohen says he doesn't have direct evidence of Trump colluding with Russia MORE (D-Fla.) when she asked him how they could corroborate his allegation at a hearing of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.Stone has denied Cohen’s new allegation.