Told her, its my right as an entertainer. Franken says the claims are categorically not true. All of this coming as members of Congress Today introduce a bipartisan bill that would force arbitration and allow employees of choice to go to court over harassment in the workplace. We, as elected leaders, should be held to a higher standard, not a lower standard and we should fundamentally be having valuing women. Thats where the debate has to go. Michelle franken has been accused by six other women who claim to be groped or forcibly kissed. Thats the live desk. Michelle marsh, back to you. Jonathan thank you. In the last few hours a lawsuit against harvey weinstein. Six women saying the hollywood titan covered up sexual assaults and tha the lawsuit says it was a coalition of companies and people working to hide everything. At least 75 people have come forward detailing accounts of assault and misconduct. Alison this is breaking as time maggie naming the silence breakers as a whole as the 2
Know, just recipe for more violence, more bloodshed. A recent poll shows Jewish Americans are in favor of moving the u. S. Embassy from the Current Location in tel aviv. Jerusalem should be the capital of israel. The high offices in jerusalem since 1949. Supporters of the move say there can be compromise here. It can be the capital of the state of israel. At the time that jerusalem is the capital of the independent palestinian nation as well. A city open to all religion but fears that the plan could change that. Fortunately it will inflate tensions to possibly cause very dangerous situation on the ground. So decades of Foreign Policy changed. Arab leaders are incensed about this. More protests are likely ahead. From the white house, richard reeve, abc7 news. Thank you. The clock is ticking for congress to act to keep the federal government open. Federal may not happen. Today he did warn of the possible shotdown on saturday casting blame on democrats. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconn
This is not intended as a departure from the strong commitment to facilitate lasting peace agreement. We want an agreement that is a great deal for the israelis. Great deal for the palestinians. Those opposed to the deal says the u. S. Is no longer acting as mediator for two state solution. You have made it difficult for the United States to act as an unbiased broker in any peace negotiations. When everybody warns that this is a bad idea you might want to give credence that this could be a bad idea. The ranking republican senator says it shouldnt matter. If you allow someone to say all right have it my way wher should not be in the position of the country. Benjamin netanyahu praised president trumps move and a dire reaction from the Palestinian Authority president. Mahmoud abbas said that trumps decision will lead us in to wars that will never end. President trump says democrats are to blame if there is a government shutdown. Congress has until friday to pass a spending bill. Developin
Who has repeatedly preyed on young girls campaigns for the senate with the full support of his party. Note, franken to said he will resign in the coming weeks. It makes you think what else he may say pending the outcome of next weeks senate race. Mark david will pick frankens successor. Barbara comstock calling for protection of accusers. I believe this is a watershed moment and we need to take this opportunity to fundamentally asnge how we address this congress and beyond. Rolemstock will play a big in Sexual Harassment training on the hill which has passed and is fighting for an end to nondisclosure agreements when it comes to settling harassment cases. Can you believe this video . Wildfires roaring. Absolutely outofcontrol in southern california. It is literally exploding. The level of concern is at an all time high this afternoon. Arehree of the fires between 10 and 20 containment. North of your the biggest fire burning is still glowing. Coastm the smoke lined inland the firefight
Snowfall in 30 years come and we are tracking chances for flakes in our area. It means a lot to us. Jonathan a scooter stolen come in Arlington Store searches for their vintage vespa stolen from in front of their store. We start right away on stormwatch as we are about to get our first blast of winter. Alison we are even talking about the potential for some people to see their first snowfall this weekend. It is the same system that is dumping snow into other parts of the country come including texas, where they have not seen snow in decades. Chief meteorologist bill kelly is mchugh sure we are ready for this. Texas, new mexico having their first Winter Weather ies. Sory what we are watching very down to the south. The low pressure is still positioned well down near the gulf. The forecast track brings it across the deep south, off the eastern seaboard, off the coast of North Carolina and the outer banks, then the east of our area. What we are watching closely is the outer west band. If