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Breaking news tonight in the Trump trial, fireworks in the courtroom as the defense

begins presenting its case calling a witness who was reprimanded by the judge for Snide remarks and eye-rolling.

This after Star Prosecution witness Michael Cohn admitted on the stand to stealing from the Trump organization.

Other breaking news this hour, the US is denouncing

the international criminal court

as it seeks war crimes arrest warrants

for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Tzanyao in addition to Hamas leaders.

President Biden saying it's outrageous to suggest any equivalency between Israel and a terrorist group.

Plus, there's even more uncertainty in the volatile Middle East

after the Iranian president's death in a helicopter crash

that's raising concerns about a potentially very dangerous power struggle.

Welcome to our viewers here in the United States and around the world.

I'm Wolf Flitzer with a special report in the situation room, the Trump trial today.

Donald Trump's criminal trial is nearing its historic conclusion with new jolts of very high drama.

We're following all the breaking news on Michael Cohen's final hours of very high stakes testimony

as well as the defense witness who prompted the judge to briefly clear the courtroom.

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