The conversation discusses the selection process for a new Senate nominee, with a 600-person in-person convention planned. Over 100 state committee members voted to hold the convention if a vacancy arises. Delegates are selected by local town committees, adhering to party rules. Graham Plattner, who suspended his campaign, faced criticism for his 11-minute announcement, seen as self-aggrandizing and blaming others.
The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.
Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.
Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.