Franken resigns from Senate amid harassment allegations
Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota announced his resignation from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct accusations. Gov. Mark Dayton will name a temporary successor, with a special election planned next November. The move follows growing Democratic calls for accountability and comes as fellow lawmakers face similar allegations.
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Shadowy PAC backers swirl Alabama senate race amid donor questions
A super PAC backing Democrat Doug Jones has not disclosed donors and faces legal warnings from Republican rival Roy Moore over ads. The group has run hard hitting pieces and mailers accusing Moore of sexual misconduct, while Moore’s team pledges action and says donors remain undisclosed.
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