Senator Al Franken Announces Resignation Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Says Some Allegations ‘Not True’ and Had Wanted Ethics Committee Investigation

Democratic U.S. Senator Al Franken addressed his colleagues on the Senate floor and resigned, saying, “Today I am announcing that in the coming weeks I am resigning as a member of the United States Senate.”

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