Dec 08 Former aide says Arizona Rep. Franks offered her $5 million to carry his child By Associated Press The eight-term lawmaker abruptly resigned Friday, bowing to an ultimatum from House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. Ryan told Franks that he would refer the allegations to the Ethics Committee and urged him to step aside. Continue reading
Dec 07 Watch 8:44 Low-wage immigrant workers are especially vulnerable to sexual abuse. How can they say #MeToo? By PBS News Hour Every day, about 50 people are sexually assaulted or raped in the workplace in the U.S. While the entertainment industry and the political world have been in the headlines, the problem extends to those who work in hotels, clean offices,… Continue watching
Dec 07 Sen. Al Franken says he will resign after sexual misconduct allegations By Laura Santhanam Sen. Al Franken provided no specific date for his departure. Continue reading
Dec 07 WATCH: Al Franken says he’ll resign from Congress By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Sen. Al Franken is under intense pressure to step down as allegations of sexual misconduct have mounted, with at least eight women accusing him of acting inappropriately. Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch 4:38 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… Continue watching
Dec 06 More lawmakers demand Sen. Franken’s resignation amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct By Lora Strum, Dan Cooney and Associated Press Sen. Al Franken's office now says the Minnesota Democrat will make an announcement Thursday. Continue reading
Dec 06 Woman who volunteered for Conyers alleges sexual harassment By Associated Press A woman who worked as a volunteer for John Conyers says she was sexually harassed by the former Democratic congressman. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 9:43 Trump may face perils of a defamation lawsuit tied to sexual harassment allegations By PBS News Hour Sexual harassment allegations against President Trump were back in court in New York on Tuesday. Summer Zervos, one of at least 11 women who came forward during the 2016 election campaign to accuse Trump, is now suing the president for… Continue watching
Dec 05 Read John Conyers’ letter to Congress saying he is retiring By Lisa Desjardins "Given the totality of the circumstance of not being afforded the right of due process, in conjunction with current health conditions and to preserve my legacy and good name, I am retiring," Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., wrote in his departure… Continue reading
Dec 05 U.S. Rep. John Conyers announces he’s retiring today By Corey Williams, Associated Press DETROIT — U.S. Rep. John Conyers — beset with allegations of sexual harassment by former staff members — announced his retirement Tuesday, bringing to an end a more than five-decade run in the House. Continue reading