A clip from an hour long talk (also in our YouTube channel) from 2017 with. former Sen. Al Franken with Chelsea Handler at Live Talks LA. In this clip, Sen....Mar 16, 2024 · The Al Franken Podcast on Apple Podcasts. 268 episodes. A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and ... November 16, 2017 6:40 PM EST. M innesota Democrat Sen. Al Franken is now among the ranks of a growing list of men who have been called out for engaging in behavior that has left women feeling ...Franken’s casting might not come as a surprise to everyone, as the former senator was one of the original writers for “Saturday Night Live” and is a long-time comedian to some. Franken was pushed out of office in 2017 during the height of the #MeToo movement after a string of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations.The Senate Ethics Committee has confirmed a “preliminary inquiry.”. Two more women accused Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) of sexual misconduct Wednesday, bringing the total number of women who have ...Sen. Al Franken resigns, insists some allegations are untrue. Alexandria Alexa2016. 2:20. Video Surfaces of Comedy Sketch Behind Leeann Tweeden’s Al Franken Allegations. Jimmyhughes. 1:01. Trump Mocks Al Franken For Resigning Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations: He Folded 'Like A Wet Rag'Sep 11, 2022 · Former Sen. Al Franken on Saturday said that Republicans in the upper chamber "destroyed" the legitimacy of the Supreme Court by refusing to hold a hearing for onetime nominee Merrick Garland and ... Former Sen. Al Franken said in a profile published Monday that he regrets resigning from the Senate as a response to allegations of sexual impropriety.Franken’s casting might not come as a surprise to everyone, as the former senator was one of the original writers for “Saturday Night Live” and is a long-time comedian to some. Franken was pushed out of office in 2017 during the height of the #MeToo movement after a string of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations.Disgraced former Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said in a Thanksgiving message that he’s reflecting on the conversation surrounding the #MeToo movement and promised to “listen and learn.”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 …November 21, 2017 1:06 PM EST. O n Tuesday, 36 women who worked on Saturday Night Live came out to defend Minnesota Sen. Al Franken in a signed letter of solidarity for the show’s one-time cast ...03/22/24 1:05 PM ET. Former Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) is poised to join the upper chamber again, at least on the small screen — Franken is playing a senator in a forthcoming Netflix series. The ...Al Franken (born May 21, 1951, New York, New York, U.S.) American Democratic politician, comedian, and political commentator … Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (b. May 21, 1951, in New York, NY) is a former Democratic member of the U.S. Senate from the state of Minnesota. Franken was first elected to the Senate in 2008. On December 7, 2017, Franken announced that he would resign his seat in the U.S. Senate due to sexual misconduct allegations against him. [1] Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (b. May 21, 1951, in New York, NY) is a former Democratic member of the U.S. Senate from the state of Minnesota. Franken was first elected to the Senate in 2008. On December 7, 2017, Franken announced that he would resign his seat in the U.S. Senate due to sexual misconduct allegations against him. [1] “Sen. Al Franken had the chance last week to take full responsibility for past sexual harrassment, sexual assault and any other behavior that demeaned women. He failed to do so,” Credo Action ...Samantha Cooney. After radio host Leeann Tweeden first came forward on Nov. 16 to accuse Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) of groping her in 2006, seven other women have made similar allegations against the Democratic lawmaker. In response to Tweeden’s allegations at the time, Franken said he would fully cooperate with a Senate ethics …Dec 6, 2017 · Updated at 7:51 p.m. ET. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., plans to announce his resignation on Thursday, a Democratic official tells Minnesota Public Radio. The official spoke to Franken and key aides ... UPDATE ― Dec. 20: Sen. Al Franken will officially retire from the Senate on Jan. 2, according to a spokesperson. Previously: Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) announced Thursday he will step down from office after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Franken said he will step down in “coming weeks.”. In a speech on the …US Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) speaks outside his office on Capitol Hill as he faced pressure to step down amid charges of sexual …Franken canceled a sold-out appearance in Atlanta to promote his book, "Al Franken, Giant of the Senate." Last week, his aides said he was "spending time with his family and doing a lot of ...Deadline Hollywood reports:. Production on The Residence, which had been paused due to the writers strike, has resumed, with former U.S. Sen. Al Franken set to play one on TV: Aaron Filkins, the senior senator from Washington state.Also joining the cast of the series, headlined by Uzo Aduba, are Andrew Friedman (Better Call Saul) as Irv …Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) is expected to resign from office Thursday, one day after his Democratic colleagues turned decisively against him over allegations of groping and other sexual misconduct.Dec 7, 2017 · I n an emotional speech on the Senate floor on Thursday morning, Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota said he will resign in the “coming weeks” amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct, though ... Dec 7, 2017 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said Thursday he will resign from Congress in coming weeks following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations and a collapse of support from his ... WASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. said he plans to resign after more than a half dozen women came forward over the past several weeks with allegations that he touched them …Nov 16, 2017 · After Sen. Al Franken was accused of groping and kissing a woman without her consent, his fellow Senate Democrats expressed their support for an investigation into the 2006 incident. Al Franken, a comedian who served as Minnesota's Democratic U.S. senator before resigning due to sexual misconduct allegations, has said that he …Franken – then known as a comedian – performed on the tour. Minnesota elected him senator in 2009. Tweeden writes that she was on the tour to emcee, but Franken wrote a part in one of his ...Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota is resigning following allegations that he touched women inappropriately, he announced in a speech on the Senate floor Thursday. Read Franken’s full ...FILE: Sen. Al Franken chats with incoming senator Tina Smith. In Minneapolis last week, his first public appearance since the allegations broke in November, he told about 300 supporters, family ...Nov 16, 2017 · Leeann Tweeden alleges that Franken, D-Minn., forcibly kissed her and later groped her as she slept during a USO trip in 2006. Franken, who was not a senator at the time, issued an apology statement. Dec 7, 2017 · I n an emotional speech on the Senate floor on Thursday morning, Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota said he will resign in the “coming weeks” amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct, though ... Mar 20, 2023 · Al Franken returns to late-night as he guest-hosts "The Daily Show" 05:57 Former Sen. Al Franken is returning to his roots of late-night comedy, sitting in the host's chair for a weeklong run ... WASHINGTON – Sen. Al Franken apologized to the TV host and sportscaster who accused the Minnesota Democrat of kissing and groping her without her consent – and promised to cooperate with any ...A fter radio host Leeann Tweeden first came forward on Nov. 16 to accuse Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) of groping her in 2006, seven other women have made …Oct 31, 2021 · Al Franken on Sunday ruled out mounting a primary challenge to Kirsten Gillibrand, the New York senator who four years ago led calls for his resignation as a senator from Minnesota over ... Dec 7, 2017 · Tierney McAfee. Published on December 7, 2017 11:55AM EST. Facing a surge of pressure from his female counterparts in the Senate, Sen. Al Franken has resigned amid multiple allegations of sexual ... Sen. Al Franken, D-Minnesota, and Leeann Tweeden performing on stage together to entertain troops during their December 2006 USO Tour. While rehearsing alone backstage one day ahead of the ...Al Franken is five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist ...Tom Lawrence: Al Franken’s comeback — on stage and, maybe, in politics. In some ways, Al Franken was a perfect fit as a Minnesota senator. In other ways, his political career was extremely ...Al Franken, a longtime comedian and onetime U.S. senator, will get a chance to sit behind The Daily Show desk next year as Comedy Central searches for Trevor Noah's replacement.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota told The New Yorker magazine in a story published Monday that he …Congress. Al Franken accused of forcibly kissing, groping Leeann Tweeden. Radio news anchor Leeann Tweeden has accused Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., of kissing …ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sen. Al Franken plans to officially leave the U.S. Senate on Jan. 2. The announcement Wednesday from a Franken spokesman should put to rest questions surrounding the timing of ...Samantha Cooney. After radio host Leeann Tweeden first came forward on Nov. 16 to accuse Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) of groping her in 2006, seven other women have made similar allegations against the Democratic lawmaker. In response to Tweeden’s allegations at the time, Franken said he would fully cooperate with a Senate ethics …The Senate Ethics Committee has confirmed a “preliminary inquiry.”. Two more women accused Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) of sexual misconduct Wednesday, bringing the total number of women who have ...Nov. 16, 2017. WASHINGTON — A growing national outcry over sexual harassment reached the Senate on Thursday, when a radio newscaster accused Al Franken, Democrat of Minnesota, of kissing and ...For booking inquiries, please contact: Kristen Sena United Talent Agency e. [email protected] For press inquires, please contact [email protected]. For all other inquiries, please use the contact form below:Nov 16, 2017 · Leeann Tweeden alleges that Franken, D-Minn., forcibly kissed her and later groped her as she slept during a USO trip in 2006. Franken, who was not a senator at the time, issued an apology statement. BRIAN BAKST, BYLINE: Al Franken came into the U.S. Senate in a cloud of controversy and is leaving under one as well. He entered the Senate in 2009 after an election that was decided by 312 votes ...Sen. Al Franken emotionally thanked wife Franni Bryson in a speech on Thursday evening: "I can never thank her enough for her love and support". Sen. Al Franken nearly broke down in tears while ...Dec 8, 2017 · Sen. Al Franken is accompanied by his wife, Franni Bryson, as he arrives Thursday morning at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 7, 2017. Franken announced Thursday he would resign from the Senate ... Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) was among a handful of female senators who urged Sen. Al Franken to resign. As more and more women came forward to accuse Sen. Al Franken of sexual misconduct, top Senate ... Former U.S. Senator Al Franken. 934,286 likes · 319 talking about this. Husband, Dad, Granddad, Democrat, Minnesotan, Comedian, The Al Franken Podcast Host May 23, 2017 · Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., holds hands with his wife Franni Bryson, as he leaves the Capitol after speaking on the Senate floor, Dec. 7, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Franken said he will ... Al Franken served in the U.S. Senate for just under a decade, representing the state of Minnesota. But in late 2017, when Franken was accused by several women …Nov 16, 2017 · The accusations stem from a 2006 USO trip to Afghanistan. — -- A female radio host claims Al Franken, now Minnesota's junior Democratic senator, groped her while she was sleeping aboard a ... Mar 20, 2023 · Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Al Franken discuss how they are aligned politically when it comes to the war in Ukraine, the need for immigration refor... Nov 16, 2017 · After Sen. Al Franken was accused of groping and kissing a woman without her consent, his fellow Senate Democrats expressed their support for an investigation into the 2006 incident. Al Franken, a longtime comedian and onetime U.S. senator, will get a chance to sit behind The Daily Show desk next year as Comedy Central searches for Trevor Noah's replacement.2016. Franken visited nine different states in 2016 as part of an effort to help Clinton get elected to the White House. He traveled to New Hampshire, Wisconsin and California, where he campaigned ...MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota told The New Yorker magazine in a story published Monday that he …Sep 11, 2022 · Former Sen. Al Franken on Saturday said that Republicans in the upper chamber "destroyed" the legitimacy of the Supreme Court by refusing to hold a hearing for onetime nominee Merrick Garland and ... CNN —. Nearly three weeks after sexual harassment allegations first emerged against Sen. Al Franken, a wave of Democratic senators — in coordination and following a flurry of text messages and ...US Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) speaks outside his office on Capitol Hill as he faced pressure to step down amid charges of sexual …Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (born May 21, 1951) is an American writer, actor and politician. He was the junior United States Senator from Minnesota from 2008 to 2018, when he resigned following sexual harassment allegations from several women. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, which affiliates with the …Official Website of writer, comedian, and former US Senator Al Franken. 46. S.1851 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2017 Sponsor: Franken, Al [Sen.-D-MN] (Introduced 09/25/2017) Cosponsors: ( 1 ) Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Latest Action: Senate - 12/05/2017 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. A woman says Sen. Al Franken inappropriately touched her in 2010, telling CNN that he grabbed her buttocks while taking a photo at the Minnesota State Fair. It is the first allegation of improper ...Nov 16, 2017 · Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) faced swift condemnation and bipartisan calls for an ethics investigation on Thursday after a Los Angeles radio broadcaster accused him of forcibly kissing and groping ... Dec 8, 2023 · CNN’s Erin Burnett talks to former Democratic Sen. Al Franken about a bet he made with Lindsey Graham on the 2020 election, and what he predicts will happen in the 2024 election. FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2017, file photo, outgoing U.S. Sen. Al Franken speaks about his accomplishments and thanks his team in Minneapolis, as his eight years in the Senate are set to come to an end. The former senator is taking his first tentative steps back into the public arena after resigning under amid a string of sexual misconduct ... Jewish U.S. Senator (D-MN) Al Franken explains how he got the Jew Call, warning him not to go to work on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center.www.Our... Wikipedia is wrong. I’m also the author of four #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations, Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them – A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right, and Al Franken, Giant of the Senate. I also won two Grammys, which Wikipedia also doesn’t mention. But that’s okay. Sep 24, 2021 · A few weeks ago, Al Franken — former senator representing the great state of Minnesota, author of four New York Times bestselling books and "Saturday Night Live" alum — found himself sloshing ... December 7, 2017 12:43 PM EST. E mbattled Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken announced Thursday that he is resigning from Congress, following allegations from multiple women of sexual misconduct ...Leeann Tweeden alleges that Franken, D-Minn., forcibly kissed her and later groped her as she slept during a USO trip in 2006. Franken, who was not a senator at the time, issued an apology statement.Deadline Hollywood reports:. Production on The Residence, which had been paused due to the writers strike, has resumed, with former U.S. Sen. Al Franken set to play one on TV: Aaron Filkins, the senior senator from Washington state.Also joining the cast of the series, headlined by Uzo Aduba, are Andrew Friedman (Better Call Saul) as Irv …Sen. Al Franken, Democrat of Minnesota, speaks outside his office on Capitol Hill about accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct against him. He apologized but said he would not resign.Al Franken. 766,605 likes · 41 talking about this. Since 2009, Senator Al Franken has been working hard for Minnesotans in the U.S. Senate.Franken canceled a sold-out appearance in Atlanta to promote his book, "Al Franken, Giant of the Senate." Last week, his aides said he was "spending time with his family and doing a lot of ...Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) announced his resignation from the Senate on Thursday after eight women came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against him. “Let me be clear,” Franken said as ...Bill Maher on Friday urged former comedian and senator Al Franken to reenter politics hardly eight months since leaving office, calling his ousting over sexual misconduct allegations an “overreaction” that cost Democrats a potential White House candidate possibly capable of defeating President Trump.Jul 22, 2019 · Former US Senator Al Franken has said he "absolutely" regrets resigning from his post in 2017 following a wave of accusations of sexual misconduct. The Minnesota Democrat stepped down just three ... 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Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) announced his resignation from the Senate on Thursday after eight women came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against him. “Let me be clear,” Franken said as ...November 16, 2017 6:40 PM EST. M innesota Democrat Sen. Al Franken is now among the ranks of a growing list of men who have been called out for engaging in behavior that has left women feeling ...Franken canceled a sold-out appearance in Atlanta to promote his book, "Al Franken, Giant of the Senate." Last week, his aides said he was "spending time with his family and doing a lot of ...The ghost of Al Franken and the mystery of the Gillibrand campaign's failure to launch. She says voters have moved past her role in the Minnesota senator's political exit — but they still aren't ...WASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken said he is "embarrassed" by recent reports that he groped two women — one when he was a U.S. senator — and pledged that "this will not happen again going forward."Sen. Al Franken accused of sexual assault 02:23. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minnesota, issued another statement responding to accusations by anchor Leeann Tweeden that the senator "kissed and groped" her ...Nov 20, 2017 · A woman says Sen. Al Franken inappropriately touched her in 2010, telling CNN that he grabbed her buttocks while taking a photo at the Minnesota State Fair. It is the first allegation of improper ... BRIAN BAKST, BYLINE: Al Franken came into the U.S. Senate in a cloud of controversy and is leaving under one as well. He entered the Senate in 2009 after an election that was decided by 312 votes ...Trump's nominee for energy secretary and Minnesota Sen. Al Franken, a former comedian, shared a moment of levity during Perry's confirmation hearing when Perry made an unintended double-entendre.Former Sen. Al Franken said in a profile published Monday that he regrets resigning from the Senate as a response to allegations of sexual impropriety.Sen. Al Franken thanks supporters 00:46. Franken said he has denied some of the allegations against him, and recalls other instances differently. He believed the Senate Select Committee on Ethics ...Mar 20, 2023 · Al Franken returns to late-night as he guest-hosts "The Daily Show" 05:57 Former Sen. Al Franken is returning to his roots of late-night comedy, sitting in the host's chair for a weeklong run ... Mar 20, 2023 · Al Franken returns to late-night as he guest-hosts "The Daily Show" 05:57 Former Sen. Al Franken is returning to his roots of late-night comedy, sitting in the host's chair for a weeklong run ... Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (born May 21, 1951) is an American writer, actor and politician. He was the junior United States Senator from Minnesota from 2008 to 2018, when he resigned following sexual harassment allegations from several women. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, which affiliates with the …Al Franken, a longtime comedian and onetime U.S. senator, will get a chance to sit behind The Daily Show desk next year as Comedy Central searches for Trevor Noah's replacement.Politics Dec 12, 2017 3:24 PM EST. ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is set to appoint a replacement Wednesday for Sen. Al Franken amid pressure to choose someone who could keep the ...Dec 8, 2017 · Sen. Al Franken is accompanied by his wife, Franni Bryson, as he arrives Thursday morning at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 7, 2017. Franken announced Thursday he would resign from the Senate ... Al Franken on Sunday ruled out mounting a primary challenge to Kirsten Gillibrand, the New York senator who four years ago led calls for his resignation as a senator from Minnesota over ...After fall from grace, former Sen. Al Franken rebuilds his life. By Judy Keen Star Tribune. October 19, 2019 — 7:12pm. 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Al Franken's resignation — which he says will officially happen in the coming weeks amid sexual misconduct allegations — he will ...Politics Dec 12, 2017 3:24 PM EST. ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is set to appoint a replacement Wednesday for Sen. Al Franken amid pressure to choose someone who could keep the ...Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., and his wife Franni Bryson (left) arrive at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. Franken announced on the Senate floor that he would be resigning "in the coming weeks."MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota told The New Yorker magazine in a story published Monday that he “absolutely” regrets resigning from the Senate after several women accused him of unwanted kissing or touching.. In the same article, seven current or former senators say they regret calling …Incumbent Democratic–Farmer–Labor Senator Al Franken ran for re-election to a second term. Primary elections were held on August 12, 2014, in which Franken was renominated and the Republicans picked financial executive Mike McFadden. In the general election, ...Jul 22, 2019 · Former US Senator Al Franken has said he "absolutely" regrets resigning from his post in 2017 following a wave of accusations of sexual misconduct. The Minnesota Democrat stepped down just three ... MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota told The New Yorker magazine in a story published Monday that he “absolutely” regrets resigning from the Senate after several women accused him of unwanted kissing or touching.. In the same article, seven current or former senators say they regret calling …US Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) speaks outside his office on Capitol Hill as he faced pressure to step down amid charges of sexual …Nov 16, 2017 · After Sen. Al Franken was accused of groping and kissing a woman without her consent, his fellow Senate Democrats expressed their support for an investigation into the 2006 incident. Sep 11, 2022 · Former Sen. Al Franken on Saturday said that Republicans in the upper chamber "destroyed" the legitimacy of the Supreme Court by refusing to hold a hearing for onetime nominee Merrick Garland and ... A fter radio host Leeann Tweeden first came forward on Nov. 16 to accuse Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) of groping her in 2006, seven other women have made …Sen. Al Franken announced his resignation Thursday amid a string of sexual misconduct accusations, using the occasion to blast the Republican Party for how it has handled abuse allegations against ...An Army veteran is the latest woman to publicly accuse Sen. Al Franken of touching her inappropriately, saying the Minnesota Democrat groped her during a USO tour nearly 14 years ago. Stephanie ...Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota is resigning following allegations that he touched women inappropriately, he announced in a speech on the Senate floor Thursday. Read Franken’s full ...210. Since winning election to the US Senate in 2008, Al Franken (D-MN) has become one of that chamber's top net neutrality defenders. With the House uninterested in compromise on the issue, the ...WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said Thursday he will resign from Congress in coming weeks following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations and a collapse of support from his ...CNN —. Nearly three weeks after sexual harassment allegations first emerged against Sen. Al Franken, a wave of Democratic senators — in coordination and following a flurry of text messages and ...Mar 20, 2023 · Al Franken returns to late-night as he guest-hosts "The Daily Show" 05:57 Former Sen. Al Franken is returning to his roots of late-night comedy, sitting in the host's chair for a weeklong run ... Dec 7, 2017 · Tierney McAfee. Published on December 7, 2017 11:55AM EST. Facing a surge of pressure from his female counterparts in the Senate, Sen. Al Franken has resigned amid multiple allegations of sexual ... F ormer Minnesota Democratic senator Al Franken joined "CBS Mornings" on Monday to discuss his stint as the host of "The Daily Show" this week and said his "friend," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C ...Dec 7, 2017 · Sen. Al Franken speaks on the Senate floor on Dec. 7, 2017. NBC News. Facing a string of sexual misconduct allegations and mounting pressure from fellow Democrats, Sen. Al Franken announced ... Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) faced swift condemnation and bipartisan calls for an ethics investigation on Thursday after a Los Angeles radio broadcaster accused him of forcibly kissing and groping ...A woman has come forward with an account of alleged sexual assault by Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., in 2006. Franken is not denying the incident and apologized to the woman in a statement.— -- In Sen. Al Franken's first interviews since allegations surfaced of his forcibly kissing one woman before he was a senator and groping different women, the Minnesota Democrat said he is ...Sen. Al Franken is planning to resign from the U.S. Senate on Jan. 2, and Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will be sworn in to replace him the following day. The transition of power, which Franken's ...Trump's nominee for energy secretary and Minnesota Sen. Al Franken, a former comedian, shared a moment of levity during Perry's confirmation hearing when Perry made an unintended double-entendre.Oct 31, 2021 · Al Franken on Sunday ruled out mounting a primary challenge to Kirsten Gillibrand, the New York senator who four years ago led calls for his resignation as a senator from Minnesota over ... 4 minute read. R adio anchor Leeann Tweeden says Sen. Al Franken kissed and groped her without her consent more than a decade ago. Tweeden — a morning anchor on McIntyre in the Morning, a show ...Dec 7, 2017 · Dec. 7, 2017. Senator Al Franken, Democrat of Minnesota, said on Thursday that he plans to resign “in the coming weeks” amid mounting accusations of sexual harassment against him. Mr. Franken ... Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (born May 21, 1951) is an American writer, actor and politician. He was the junior United States Senator from Minnesota from 2008 to 2018, when he resigned following sexual harassment allegations from several women. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, which affiliates with the …Dec 7, 2017 · Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota is resigning following allegations that he touched women inappropriately, he announced in a speech on the Senate floor Thursday. Read Franken’s full ... Sen. Al Franken is planning to resign from the U.S. Senate on Jan. 2, and Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will be sworn in to replace him the following day. The transition of power, which Franken's ...WASHINGTON, D.C. [06/25/15]—Today, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) announced that his longtime Chief of Staff Casey Aden-Wansbury will be leaving the office in July and that he has appointed Jeff Lomonaco, his current Legislative Director, to succeed her as his next Chief of Staff. Aden-Wansbury begun her tenure as Communications Director when ...Al Franken on Sunday ruled out mounting a primary challenge to Kirsten Gillibrand, the New York senator who four years ago led calls for his resignation as a senator from Minnesota over ...Franken – then known as a comedian – performed on the tour. Minnesota elected him senator in 2009. Tweeden writes that she was on the tour to emcee, but Franken wrote a part in one of his ...Al Franken is an American politician, comedian, writer, actor, and media personality who served as a U.S. senator from Minnesota from 2009 to 2018. Franken also gained fame as bothNov. 27, 2017. WASHINGTON — Senator Al Franken, back at the Capitol for the first time since groping accusations emerged nearly two weeks ago, gave no indication on Monday that his political ...Former Minnesota Sen. Al Franken, who was forced to resign in 2018 following a string of sexual misconduct allegations, is considering another run at public office.ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sen. Al Franken plans to officially leave the U.S. Senate on Jan. 2. The announcement Wednesday from a Franken spokesman should put to rest questions surrounding the timing of ...December 7, 2017 12:43 PM EST. E mbattled Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken announced Thursday that he is resigning from Congress, following allegations from multiple women of sexual misconduct ...Senator Al Franken announced his resignation on Thursday, becoming the highest-ranking US politician yet to step down in the wake of widening allegations of sexual misconduct against powerful men ...Former "Saturday Night Live" star Al Franken (D-Minn.) had a lot to prove when he arrived in the Senate in 2008. Instead of being known solely for his humor,...Rising: March 20, 2024. Former Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) on Wednesday said “it would be tempting” to run for office again, more than four years after he resigned from the upper chamber amid ...MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota told The New Yorker magazine in a story published Monday that he “absolutely” regrets resigning from the Senate after several women accused him of unwanted kissing or touching.. In the same article, seven current or former senators say they regret calling …Dec 7, 2017 · Sen. Al Franken speaks on the Senate floor on Dec. 7, 2017. NBC News. Facing a string of sexual misconduct allegations and mounting pressure from fellow Democrats, Sen. Al Franken announced ... Nov 16, 2017 · WASHINGTON – Sen. Al Franken apologized to the TV host and sportscaster who accused the Minnesota Democrat of kissing and groping her without her consent – and promised to cooperate with any ... Franken has been promoting his new, sarcastically titled memoir, “Al Franken, Giant of the Senate,” which contains an entire chapter detailing his grievances against Cruz. He has used the free ...July 21, 2022. Sean Dong. 1554. By Michelle Goldberg. Opinion Columnist. During the height of the #MeToo movement in 2017, a woman named Leeann Tweeden accused Al …Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) was among a handful of female senators who urged Sen. Al Franken to resign. 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