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Thursday December 14, 2017

GOP Rep. Farenthold Won't Seek Re-Election After Sexual Abuse Charges

Blake Farenthold is the latest member of Congress to announce he wont run for re-election after charges of sexual misconduct. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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GOP Rep. Farenthold Won't Seek Re-Election After Sexual Abuse Charges

December 14, 2017 • The Texas Republican was alleged to have harassed female aides and is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.

Wednesday December 6, 2017

Al Franken To Resign, Democratic Official Says

Multiple Democratic senators are calling for the resignation of Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., who has been accused of sexual misconduct. Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Al Franken To Resign, Democratic Official Says

December 6, 2017 • An official who has spoken to the Minnesota senator and key aides tells Minnesota Public Radio that Franken will step down on Thursday. Franken's office says that "no final decision has been made."

Thursday November 30, 2017

Pelosi, Ryan Call on Conyers To Step Down; Franken Under Senate Ethics Inquiry

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., who has been accused of sexual harassment by former staffers, has been hospitalized. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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Pelosi, Ryan Call on Conyers To Step Down; Franken Under Senate Ethics Inquiry

November 30, 2017 • Rep. John Conyers, the 88-year-old Michigan Democrat facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, was in the hospital on Thursday, according to his office.