McConnell says U.S. Senate to move forward unless House sends impeachment articles
The U.S. Senate will move forward with its own legislative agenda next week, unless it receives articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday. Powered by WPeMatico
Will having a lead female defense attorney help Harvey Weinstein? The jury is out
When Donna Rotunno agreed to represent former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as lead defense attorney in his New York rape trial, she believed that her gender could prove to be an asset in the courtroom.Powered by WPeMatico
‘Hope, Heartbreak and Hollywood Classics’: Harvey Weinstein’s trial reading
Harvey Weinstein's New York trial on rape charges is expected to last up to two months, and the former film producer appears to be planning on spending some of that time reading a biography about two brothers whose personal lives marred their Hollywood award-winning...
Potential jurors expected in New York court Wednesday for Weinstein rape trial
Potential jurors are expected to appear in a Manhattan court on Wednesday for former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's rape trial as lawyers try to find impartial New Yorkers to decide his fate. Powered by WPeMatico
With legislation threatened, Trump administration to brief Congress on Iran crisis
Trump administration officials will brief the U.S. Congress on Wednesday on the killing of an Iranian commander that has sparked a new Middle East crisis, as Democrats push for legislation to rein in the president's ability to launch a war. Powered by WPeMatico
Judge threatens Harvey Weinstein with jail for texting in court
Harvey Weinstein's rape trial took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as the judge threatened to revoke his bail and jail the former film producer after catching him using his cellphone just as jury selection got underway.Powered by WPeMatico
White House contender Warren, drawing on academic background, proposes bankruptcy reform
Democratic presidential contender Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday proposed making it easier for struggling families to wipe away their debts by reforming the country's personal bankruptcy laws. Powered by WPeMatico
Judge threatens jail for Harvey Weinstein texting in court
Harvey Weinstein's rape trial took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as the judge threatened to revoke his bail and jail the former film producer after catching him using his cellphone just as jury selection got underway.Powered by WPeMatico
Facebook to remove deepfake videos in run-up to 2020 U.S. election
Facebook Inc said it will remove deepfakes and other manipulated videos from its platform if they have been edited, but not content that is parody or satire, in a move aimed at curbing misinformation ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Powered by WPeMatico
Explainer: What to expect at Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape trial
Jury selection begins on Tuesday in the rape trial in New York of Harvey Weinstein, once one of Hollywood's most powerful producers. He has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and criminal sexual assault.Powered by WPeMatico