Seven women say the comedian defamed them when he accused them of lying about sexual misconduct allegations.

The National Rifle Association and some Republicans call the measure a political trap intended to portray gun-rights supporters as anti-women.

The action marks a milestone for lawmakers, who have shown a renewed willingness to assert their war-making powers after letting them atrophy for decades under presidents from both parties.

She takes the action as a political scandal intensifies about ‘self-dealing’ book sales.