After a week spent limping along under the weight of accusations of sexual misconduct, Sen. Al Franken announced his resignation from the Senate Thursday morning. “I know in my heart that nothing I ...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said it was appropriate for Al Franken to resign now due to sexual harassment allegations before a Senate ethics probe is completed. He said the situation was different ...

Keywords: Crime And Criminals; Democratic Party; Discrimination; Ethics And Official WASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., announced Thursday he would resign "in the coming weeks” from the Senate ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — His once-promising political career in shambles, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken appeared on the verge of resigning after fellow Democrats led by female senators abandoned him Wednesday ...

WASHINGTON (CNN) — In the wake of Democrat Sen. Al Franken's resignation, his accusers of sexual misconduct told CNN they are disappointed with his defense of the allegations, saying he shouldn't have ...

Franken's resignation means Minnesota Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton will get to appoint a temporary replacement to the seat in the interim, before a special election in November 2018. Dayton said ...

Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota is resigning following allegations that he touched women inappropriately, sources told CNN Thursday. The push for Franken's resignation started after a woman ...

WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, and several Democratic senators running for president aligned themselves with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Tuesday, standing by their calls for Al ...