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After his resignation, Franken went into a period of self-imposed isolation and, in May 2019, started The Al Franken Podcast. Around the same time, Franken went on tour with a non-comedic show that he did from a podium and with notes.
Democratic Senator Al Franken announced on Thursday he will resign from the U.S. Senate following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Franken announced his resignation amid allegations that he inappropriately touched several women, a shameful exit for a rising star of the Democratic party.
Former Senator Al Franken, who resigned in December after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct, said he hasn't ruled out running again.
[42] Later, two more women accused Franken of similar misconduct during political events in 2007 and 2008, incidents Franken said he also did not remember. [43] Some liberal groups and commentators, including the Indivisible movement and Sally Kohn, called on Franken to resign because of these allegations. [44]
On January 22, Franken's attorneys also argued that the case should not go to trial because the U.S. Senate, not the court system, has the power under the United States Constitution to judge the election of its members. [107] Franken's motion to dismiss was denied by the panel on January 23. [108]
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set to address the press corps on Thursday following Sen. Al Franken's resignation.
Became the first cabinet member to announce her resignation, effective on January 11; [56] was criticized by US Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) for resigning rather than voting to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office. [57] Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Mental Health and Substance Use: Elinore F. McCance-Katz