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Thursday could bring focus on the core of the case against Trump.
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Cohen sought "credit" for his ability to "control" people and events on behalf of Trump.
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The tax agency concluded in its long-running investigation that Trump effectively claimed the same massive write-off twice on his failed Chicago tower.
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The defense tried to undermine Stormy Daniels' motive while bolstering the prosecution's version of Trump's.