Nov 27 WATCH: Sen. Franken says he ‘let a lot of people down’ amid sexual misconduct allegations By Joshua Barajas Franken said at a briefing Monday that he was "tremendously sorry," adding that he will try to regain trust, but it will "take time."… Continue reading
Nov 27 Al Franken back to work amid sexual misconduct allegations By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said he doesn't remember whether he touched women inappropriately while having his picture taken with them at campaign events. Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 5:36 News Wrap: Turkey claims Trump pledged to cease arming Kurdish forces By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, Turkey’s foreign minister says President Donald Trump agreed to stop arming Kurdish fighters in Syria during a phone call to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which the White House has not confirmed. Also, Zimbabwe swore… Continue watching
Nov 24 Al Franken apologizes to women who said he groped them By Associated Press Al Franken has not appeared in public since the first allegation, canceling an event in Atlanta for his book “Al Franken, Master of the Senate” and, according to aides, “spending time with his family and doing a lot of reflecting.”… Continue reading
Nov 23 Democrats also juggling politics of sexual predation By Juliet Linderman, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrats have been quick to support the “me too” chorus of women — and some men — who have stepped up to allege sexual misconduct and name names. But now “me too” stains the Democrats, too, putting them… Continue reading
Nov 23 Report: 2 women claim Franken touched them inappropriately By Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Two women are alleging that Minnesota Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken touched their buttocks during events for his first campaign for Senate. Continue reading
Nov 21 WATCH: Trump says you also have to listen to Roy Moore By Erica R. Hendry President Donald Trump told reporters that GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore denied the accusations and that “we don’t need a liberal person” in the seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Continue reading
Nov 21 More than 30 former SNL staff members release statement supporting Al Franken By Joshua Barajas and Associated Press A group of women who worked alongside Al Franken on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" have signed a statement of support for the Minnesota senator. Continue reading
Nov 21 Poll: A third of women say they’ve been sexually harassed or abused at work By Laura Santhanam A third of American women say they’ve been sexually harassed or abused in the workplace, according to a new poll, highlighting an issue roiling the political, media and entertainment industries. Continue reading
Nov 20 Second woman accuses Al Franken of improper conduct By Kyle Potter, Associated Press A second woman has accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct, saying he put his hand on her bottom as they posed for a picture at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010 — after he had begun his career… Continue reading