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Nov 17

Watch 2:20
White House weighs in on Roy Moore, Sen. Franken

By PBS News Hour

As the wife of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore again defended him against sexual misconduct accusations, one of the former judge's accusers told NBC how he had groped her and the consequences. Meanwhile, President Trump, who has also been accused…

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Nov 17

Watch 2:53
News Wrap: Florida Democratic official resigns after allegations of improper behavior toward women

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In our news wrap Friday, the chairman of Florida’s Democratic Party, Stephen Bittel, stepped down after allegations of improper behavior toward six women, including party staffers and consultants, who say he made suggestive comments and leered at them. Also, Jaime…

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Nov 17

Why 2018 could be one of the Senate Ethics Committee’s busiest years

By Matthew Daly, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Next year, the panel could be working nonstop, deciding the fate of up to three lawmakers, including two facing allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior.

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Nov 17

Trump publicly criticizes Al Franken but remains silent on Roy Moore

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is displaying selective outrage over allegations of sexual harassment against prominent men in politics, as his own tortured past lingers over his response.

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Nov 17

WATCH: Anchor who accused Franken of sexual misconduct says voters will decide the senator’s fate

By Associated Press

The Los Angeles radio anchor who accused Sen. Al Franken of forcibly kissing and groping her during a 2006 USO tour says it's up to voters to decide whether he should stay in office.

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Nov 16

Watch 7:41
News Wrap: McConnell asks for ethics probe after Franken accused of groping

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In our news wrap Thursday, Leeann Tweeden says Sen. Al Franken insisted on rehearsing a kiss during a USO tour in 2006. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has asked for an ethics investigation into the matter. Also, a bipartisan group…

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Nov 16

Radio anchor says Al Franken forcibly kissed her on USO tour

By Kyle Potter, Associated Press

A Los Angeles radio news anchor says Democratic Sen. Al Franken forcibly kissed her during a 2006 USO tour. The anchor says Franken posed for a photo with his hands on her breasts as she slept.

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May 31

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Sen. Al Franken on ‘horrific’ House health care bill, questioning Jeff Sessions and comparing the Senate to SNL

By PBS News Hour

Political satire demands a different set of skills from actually practicing politics. Minnesota Sen. Al Franken explains what it’s really like to transition from entertainment to government in his new book, “Al Franken: Giant of the Senate.” Hari Sreenivasan sits…

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May 31

U.S. withdrawal from Paris climate deal would be a ‘disaster,’ Sen. Franken says

By Jessica Yarvin

Democratic Senator Al Franken criticized President Donald Trump on Wednesday for reports suggesting that the president plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord.

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Jul 25

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Watch Sen. Al Franken’s full speech at the 2016 DNC

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