Sen. Al Franken Announces He Will Resign 'In The Coming Weeks'
The Minnesota Democrat said he would be stepping down amid allegations of sexual misconduct and calls for his resignation by his colleagues.
Politics & Government
Will The Mueller Investigation Unearth A Crime? Legal Reporter Says It's Complicated
"There is not going to be a neat ending," New Yorker writer Jeffrey Toobin says of the investigation into Russian meddling. A central issue is whether a sitting president can be criminally indicted.
Religious Leaders Divided Over Trump's Jerusalem Decision
Several Jewish-American groups and evangelical Christians applauded President Trump's announcement. Other Christian and Jewish leaders as well as some Muslim-majority nations criticized the move.
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.
Trump, Russia And Beyond: 3 Tough Questions As FBI Director Heads To Congress
FBI Director Christopher Wray will face questions about Russian election interference, social media attacks by President Trump and a host of other issues at his first congressional oversight hearing.
Donna Brazile On The Democrats And Sexual Harassment
Several Democratic senators have called for Al Franken to resign. Former Democratic National Committee chair Donna Brazile talks with Steve Inskeep about what Franken's decision means for the party.
What The White House Wants In Tax Overhaul
The White House is making a push for the Republican tax overhaul effort. Rachel Martin talks with Marc Short, White House director of legislative affairs and deputy assistant to the president.
What's Next For Democrats After Franken And Conyers
Sen. Al Franken is expected to resign Thursday following accusations of sexual harassment. We look at what the resignation of two prominent Democratic lawmakers in one week means for the party.
Former Clinton Administration Staffer On Franken
Sen. Al Franken is expected to resign today after accusations of sexual misconduct. Former Clinton administration staffer Kirsten Powers tells Rachel Martin she welcomes his decision to step down.
As GOP Lawmakers Eye Cutting Estate Tax, Will They Increase Income Inequality?
As Republicans prepare to pass their massive tax overhaul, they are planning to lessen, or even eliminate, the estate tax. Critics say the tax plays an important role in making the economy fair.