Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith Named To Fill Franken SeatMinnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to replace Sen. Al Franken until a special election in November, setting up his long-time and trusted adviser for a potentially bruising 2018 election.
Sen. Al Franken To Step Down Amid Sexual Misconduct AllegationsSpeaking on the floor of the Senate Friday morning, Minnesota Democrat Al Franken announced that he will resign "in the coming weeks" amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Franken's Support Fades As Democrats Call For ResignationSen. Al Franken is responding to another woman accusing him of sexual misconduct.
Another Woman Claims Sen. Al Franken Groped HerAnother woman has come forward claiming comedian turned politician Al Franken groped her during a photo op.
Sen. Franken Back To Work; House To Vote On Anti-Harassment TrainingMinnesota Sen. Al Franken has spoken publicly for the first time since being accused by, now, four women of sexual misconduct.
Franken Says He Let 'A Lot Of People Down' With His BehaviorA contrite Al Franken said Monday he knows he "let a lot of people down" — the people of Minnesota, Senate colleagues and staff — amid accusations of sexually inappropriate behavior.
Franken Ashamed Amid Groping Claims, Will Return To WorkAfter being swept into a nationwide tide of sexual harassment allegations, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken broke his silence Sunday saying he feels "embarrassed and ashamed" but looks forward to returning to work on Monday and gradually regaining voters' trust.
Second Woman Accuses Sen. Al Franken Of Inappropriate TouchingA woman says Senator Al Franken inappropriately touched her in 2010 when he grabbed her buttocks while taking a photo at the Minnesota State Fair.
Can Al Franken Survive?In the wake of reports that Al Franken forcibly kissed and groped a woman during a 2006 USO tour, the question remains, can his career survive?
Roger Stone Denies Involvement In Al Franken ScandalHours before allegations of sexual misconduct were publicly-leveled against Senator Al Franken, Roger Stone, a self-described master of the political dark arts, suggested he knew the attack on the Minnesota Democrat was about to be made.
Woman Alleges Al Franken Groped, Kissed Her Without ConsentThe woman who accused Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken of groping and kissing her without her consent in 2006 while she was on a USO Tour overseas has accepted his apology.
AG Sessions Deflects Questions On Russia, Won't Share Conversations With TrumpAttorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday for the first time since his confirmation hearings and the Russian investigation was on the minds of many in the room.