Resignation Wave On Capitol Hill Might Not Be Over
Two additional congressmen are facing allegations of sexual harassment and calls to step down from the House of Representatives.
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After Franken, What's Next In Minnesota?
With the resignation of Minnesota's Al Franken, Republicans may have just been handed a possible takeover opportunity in a state President Trump lost by just 40,000 votes.
Conyers Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
The move by the longtime Democratic congressman from Michigan came after top House Democrats and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., had called on him to resign.
Met Suspends Famed Conductor Accused Of Molesting Teenager For Years In The '80s
A man alleges that when he was 15, legendary conductor James Levine, then 41, began sexually abusing him. The Metropolitan Opera was reportedly aware of the allegations last year.
Another Democrat Faces Calls To Resign Because Of Sexual Harassment Allegations
First-term Rep. Ruben Kihuen, D-Nev., is accused of making repeated unwanted sexual advances toward a onetime campaign staffer. Kihuen has apologized and said he takes the "matter seriously."
For Years, Anita Hill Was A 'Canary In The Coal Mine' For Women Speaking Out
Journalists Jane Mayer and Rebecca Traister say Hill's harsh treatment during Clarence Thomas' 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings served as a warning to other women.
Fired 'Today' Host Matt Lauer Responds, Promises 'Soul-Searching'
NBC fired Matt Lauer as Variety was preparing a story in which several women detailed their allegations against the powerful TV host.
Garrison Keillor Accused Of 'Inappropriate Behavior,' Minnesota Public Radio Says
The creator and former host of A Prairie Home Companion has been accused of "inappropriate behavior with an individual who worked with him," MPR says. The radio station is cutting ties with Keillor.
Sexual Harassment Cases Often Rejected By Courts
Allegations of sexual harassment often sound like they would make a good lawsuit, but many such cases are quickly dismissed. The law sets a high bar for what constitutes sexual harassment.
Franken Reiterates He Won't Resign: 'I Know That I've Let A Lot Of People Down'
The Minnesota Democrat, speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill for the first time since multiple accusations of sexual harassment, said he is sorry but reiterated he would not give up his Senate seat.