Accuser testifies Weinstein promised to ‘do something for her’ before alleged attack
A onetime aspiring actress told a Manhattan jury on Friday that Harvey Weinstein invited her to his hotel room to read a movie script and then, after saying he was going to “do something for her,” the former Hollywood producer sexually assaulted her.
Senate may not decide Trump impeachment verdict until next week: CNN
Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn said the Senate may not make a decision in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial until next week, CNN reported on Friday as senators were due to vote on whether to allow witnesses.
Iowa’s fast-growing Latino community gets new attention from Democrats
Latinos in Iowa, overlooked as a political force for years in the state that kicks off the U.S. presidential race, have been getting unprecedented attention in a too-close-to-call Democratic White House nominating fight.
Democrat Warren sends star stand-in to Iowa: her dog Bailey
Stuck in Washington as a juror in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial while rivals for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination crisscross Iowa, Senator Elizabeth Warren has tapped a stand-in with undeniable voter appeal: her dog Bailey.
Romney backs witness call but Trump impeachment trial nears end
A second Republican senator declared support on Friday for calling witnesses at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, leaving Democrats still short of the U.S. Senate majority required and paving the way for Trump’s swift acquittal.
Senator Romney to vote for Trump impeachment trial witnesses
Republican U.S. Senator Mitt Romney on Friday will vote in favor of allowing witnesses to testify in the Senate’s impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, his spokeswoman said.
Former lawmaker Delaney ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid
The first Democrat to formally declare a run for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination, former U.S. Representative John Delaney, on Friday said he was dropping out of the crowded race in order to make room for more moderate candidates.
Former lawmaker Delaney drops 2020 Democratic presidential race
The first Democrat to formally declare a run for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination, former U.S. Representative John Delaney, on Friday said he was dropping out of the race.
Weinstein accuser expected to testify about alleged rape, relationship with producer
A onetime aspiring actress who prosecutors say maintained a relationship with Harvey Weinstein after he raped her because she felt “trapped” is expected to testify against the former Hollywood producer at his Manhattan criminal trial on Friday.
U.S. Coast Guard officer accused of plotting attack on Democratic politicians faces sentencing
A U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant accused by prosecutors of plotting to attack Democratic politicians and TV personalities was due to be sentenced on Friday after pleading guilty to illegally possessing guns and opioid painkillers.
