Headlines in 30 Seconds: Trump's Lawyer Raided by the FBI

The FBI raided the office of President Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael D. Cohen, seizing records, including payments to a pornographic-film actress.

Prosecutors were granted the warrant after receiving a referral from Robert S. Mueller III, according to Mr. Cohen’s lawyer, who called the search “completely inappropriate and unnecessary.”

However, the search does not appear to be directly related to Mr. Mueller’s investigation

Cohen's lawyer stated in a release:
“Today the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York executed a series of search warrants and seized the privileged communications between my client, Michael Cohen, and his clients. I have been advised by federal prosecutors that the New York action is, in part, a referral by the Office of Special Counsel, Robert Mueller.”

Cohen plays a role in the investigation into Russian involvement in the 2016 election. He paid $130,000 to a pornographic-film actress, Stephanie Clifford(Stormy Daniels), who claims she had an affair with the president.

Mr. Ryan said Mr. Cohen has cooperated with authorities and turned over thousands of documents to congressional investigators looking into Russian election meddling. However, a special team of agents will have to review these documents because of attorney/client privilege. The seized items include: emails, tax and business records, and the payments to Ms. Clifford.