Rattling Republicans, U.S. House committee delays impeachment vote to Friday
Democrats delayed an impeachment vote by a U.S. House Committee just before midnight, incensing Republicans and setting up a Friday showdown over President Donald Trump's future. Powered by WPeMatico
Weinstein accuser pushes back on proposed $25 million settlement
A lawyer for one of the women who brought lawsuits accusing Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct said Thursday that a proposed $25 million settlement for most of the Hollywood producer's alleged victims was unfair and designed to pressure her into accepting...
U.S. House committee postpones votes on articles of impeachment
U.S. lawmakers will vote Friday on whether to move forward with impeaching Republican President Donald Trump, as the Democratic head of the Judiciary Committee shocked Republicans by declining to hold a late-night vote after a hearing that lasted more than 14 hours....
Trump mocks teen climate activist Thunberg: ‘Chill Greta, Chill’
U.S. President Donald Trump reprised his ridicule of 16-year-old Greta Thunberg on Thursday after the Swedish climate activist was named Time's Person of the Year for 2019. Powered by WPeMatico
House panel battles over impeachment articles against Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives moved closer on Thursday to the impeachment of Republican President Donald Trump, as a committee considered formal charges against him that are likely to be sent to the House for a final vote next week. Powered by WPeMatico
Harvey Weinstein reaches tentative $25 million settlement with accusers: NY Times
Harvey Weinstein and the board of his bankrupt film studio have reached a tentative $25 million settlement with dozens of women who accused the former Hollywood producer of sexual misconduct, The New York Times said...
Harvey Weinstein posts new bond as pledge he won’t flee sexual assault trial
Harvey Weinstein posted additional security on Wednesday as a pledge that he will not flee a criminal sexual assault case brought by New York prosecutors, who had sought to increase his bail after he allegedly failed to wear his electronic ankle monitor.Powered by...
As the U.S. House marches toward impeachment, Senate questions next move
As the U.S. House of Representatives moves closer to impeaching President Donald Trump, larger questions loom in the Senate, where Trump's Republican allies may not give him the extended trial he would like. Powered by WPeMatico
Pennsylvania court rejects Bill Cosby’s appeal of sex assault conviction
A Pennsylvania appeals court on Tuesday dismissed Bill Cosby's bid to overturn his 2018 sex assault conviction, rejecting his lawyers' argument that a judge deprived the comedian of a fair trial by allowing other accusers to testify.Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Senate could start impeachment trial next month: McConnell
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday said that the Republican-led chamber could start an impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, a fellow Republican, next month. Powered by WPeMatico