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Rep. Blake Farenthold arrives before Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testifies to the House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Justice Department on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters

Politics Apr 24

Texas governor calls special election to replace Rep. Farenthold

By Associated Press

Politics Apr 06

Rep. Blake Farenthold arrives before Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testifies to the House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Justice Department on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters
Texas Rep. Farenthold resigns abruptly amid sexual harassment allegations

Since October, eight lawmakers have either resigned or abandoned re-election bids amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

By Matthew Daly and Will Weissert, Associated Press

Politics Dec 20

Rep. Blake Farenthold arrives before Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testifies to the House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Justice Department on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters
Democrats sue to keep GOP Rep. Farenthold on 2018 ballot

Democrats sued today to keep Texas Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold's name on the 2018 ballot even though the congressman says he won't seek a fifth term amid allegations of sexual harassment.

By Associated Press

Nation Dec 14

Chairman Ajit Pai leads a vote on the repeal of so called net neutrality rules at the Federal Communications Commission in Washington
Watch 6:07
News Wrap: NY attorney general vows net neutrality lawsuit

In our news wrap Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission rolled back Obama-era rules that safeguarded equal access to the internet. New York's attorney general said he will lead a multi-state lawsuit against the decision. Also, California's devastating Thomas fire is…

By PBS News Hour

Politics Dec 14

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) sits for an onstage interview with Reuters' Adler in Washington
WATCH: Ryan says Farenthold ‘made the right decision’ to retire following sexual harassment allegations

Ryan told journalists Thursday that he's spoken to the four-term Texas lawmaker, who said in a Facebook video: "I am announcing my decision not to run for re-election."…

By Associated Press

Dec 14

Texas Rep. Farenthold to retire from House amid harassment accusations

By Alan Fram and Will Weissert, Associated Press

Texas Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold won't seek re-election next year, adding his name to the list of lawmakers leaving Congress amid sexual harassment allegations that have cost powerful men their jobs in politics, the arts and other businesses.

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Dec 06

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How Democratic women have led the calls for Franken’s resignation

By PBS News Hour

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken came under growing pressure on Wednesday to step down. After a seventh woman accused Franken of sexual misconduct, more than 20 Democratic colleagues demanded he resign, including at least a dozen female senators. Lisa Desjardins joins…

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