UPDATE 2: House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) have released a joint statement in response to Michael Cohen delaying his testimony. It reads, in part, as follows:
“As we stated previously with our colleague, Chairman Jerry Nadler of the Judiciary Committee, efforts to intimidate witnesses, scare their family members, or prevent them from testifying before Congress are textbook mob tactics that we condemn in the strongest terms. Our nation’s laws prohibit efforts to discourage, intimidate, or otherwise pressure a witness not to provide testimony to Congress. The President should make no statement or take any action to obstruct Congress’ independent oversight and investigative efforts, including by seeking to discourage any witness from testifying in response to a duly authorized request from Congress.
“We understand that Mr. Cohen’s wife and other family members fear for their safety after these attacks, and we have repeatedly offered our assistance to work with law enforcement to enhance security measures for Mr. Cohen and his family.
“Nevertheless, when our Committees began discussions with Mr. Cohen’s attorney, not appearing before Congress was never an option. We will not let the President’s tactics prevent Congress from fulfilling our constitutionally mandated oversight responsibilities. This will not stop us from getting to the truth. We expect Mr. Cohen to appear before both Committees, and we remain engaged with his counsel about his upcoming appearances.”
President Trump, when asked about Cohen's announced postponement due to alleged threats, said Cohen only is threatened "by the truth."
Schiff and Cummings Statement on Intimidation of Michael Cohen (press release)
UPDATE: CNN reports the House Oversight Committee may use its subpoena power to compel Cohen to testify.
Politico's Congressional Reporter:
Breaking from The New York Times' White House Correspondent:
CNN's Chief Media Correspondent:
CNN's Chief National Security Correspondent:
CNN:
"Due to ongoing threats against his family from President Trump and Mr. Giuliani, as recently as this weekend, as well as Mr. Cohen's continued cooperation with ongoing investigations, by advice of counsel, Mr. Cohen's appearance will be postponed to a later date," Cohen's attorney Lanny Davis said in a statement. "Mr. Cohen wishes to thank Chairman Cummings for allowing him to appear before the House Oversight Committee and looks forward to testifying at the appropriate time."
Davis added, "This is a time where Mr. Cohen had to put his family and their safety first."
Cohen's decision raises questions about whether he will ultimately testify publicly. He reports to prison for a three-year sentence on March 6.
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Michael Cohen's House testimony postponed, citing 'threats against his family' (CNN)