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Politics Apr 25

Republican Debbie Lesko wins special U.S. House election in Arizona

By Bob Christie, Anita Snow, Associated Press

Politics Dec 08

Republican Rep. Trent Franks speaks to the media after a closed meeting of the Republican leadership of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in May. Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters
Former aide says Arizona Rep. Franks offered her $5 million to carry his child

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.

By Associated Press

Politics Dec 08

Senator Al Franken (D-MN) questions Supreme Court nominee judge Neil Gorsuch during his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington March 21, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts - RTX322CD
Al Franken, Trent Franks join long list of lawmakers ousted by scandal

Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota announced on Thursday that he will resign in the face of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. He joins a long list of lawmakers ousted by scandal.

By Associated Press

Politics Dec 07

Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) arrives ahead of FBI Director Christopher Wray testifying before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein - RC1EE7D72050
Arizona Rep. Trent Franks resigning from Congress amid House ethics investigation

Franks says in a statement that he never physically intimidated, coerced or attempted to have any sexual contact with any member of his congressional staff. Instead, he says, the dispute resulted from a discussion of surrogacy.

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Politics Aug 01

Republican Rep. Trent Franks speaks to the media after a closed meeting of the Republican leadership of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in May. Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters
House conservative calls for Mueller to resign as special counsel

A conservative House Republican is calling on special counsel Robert Mueller to resign, citing what he says is a conflict of interest because of Mueller's "close friendship" with fired FBI Director James Comey.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

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