Al Franken: "I am not giving up my voice"
His successor, current Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, is set to be sworn in on Wednesday
His successor, current Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, is set to be sworn in on Wednesday
The Minnesota Democrat, accused of inappropriate touching by several women, plans to leave Congress Jan. 2
Pawlenty is a former governor of Minnesota and ran for the GOP nomination in 2012
The Minnesota Democrat will leave office after the holidays, after several women claimed he inappropriately touched them
Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey reflect on the year survivors shattered the silence around sexual harassment and assault
Franken announced in early December that he will soon resign from his position in the Senate in light of sexual misconduct allegations
The door is closing on the era that protected powerful men in Washington - and based on the number of women running for office next year, it appears another door is opening
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton appointed Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith as the replacement for Senator Al Franken. Smith will take over Franken's seat until a special election is held next November.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton announced Wednesday his lieutenant governor would take Franken's place
Gov. Dayton will reveal his choice on Wednesday at the Minnesota State Capitol
White House press secretary says eyewitnesses back up president's denials of misconduct
Margaret Brennan, Molly Ball, Lanhee Chen, and Ed O'Keefe join "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson to discuss Sen. Franken's decision to resign and the path forward for the GOP tax bill.
Senator Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, joins Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to discuss Senator Franken's decision to resign and the effort to resolve DACA before the end of the year.
"I think it's a different situation if the allegations are not known, or if they occur while the person is sitting in the Senate," explained Collins on Sunday
"It was just a painful moment when we made a decision," said Durbin of Sen. Al Franken stepping down
Missed the second half of the show? Margaret Brennan, Molly Ball, Lanhee Chen, and Ed O'Keefe join Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to discuss President Trump's Jerusalem announcement, the Alabama Senate Race, and Sen. Franken's speech on the Senate floor.
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, Senator Susan Collins and Senator Richard Durbin. Plus, our panel provides political analysis on President Trump's Jerusalem announcement, the Alabama Senate Race, and Sen. Franken's speech on the Senate floor.
Like a wildfire, sexual harassment allegations will leave burn scars on our culture, but also make room for fertile new growth
"Sunday Morning" Contributor Faith Salie comments on the recent wave of allegations about sexual harassment and assault which have brought down some (but not all) very powerful men.
Sen. Al Franken announced his resignation following accusations of inappropriate conduct earlier this week and during his speech noted that Senate candidate Roy Moore and President Trump have yet to face consequences from allegations against them. New York Times op-ed columnist Michelle Goldberg joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the difference in how Republicans and Democrats have reacted to harassment accusations, why other industries like finance have not come under similar scrutiny and the growing fear of backlash many women are feeling.
Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota and Republican Rep. Trent Franks resigned this week after being embroiled in sexual misconduct allegations, while Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore is still running despite allegations against him. Politico national political reporter Gabriel Debenedetti joined CBSN to break down what new standard this is setting for lawmakers.
Tune into “Face the Nation” this week for the latest news on the tax bill, sexual harassment, the administration’s foreign policy, and more
President Trump has tweeted his full-throated support for Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore ahead of next week's special election. He also blasted Moore's Democratic opponent, Doug Jones. Meanwhile, in Washington, the House Ethics Committee has launched new investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill. Politico congressional reporter Rachael Bade joins CBSN to break it all down.
Franken said Thursday he would resign, just a day after new allegations brought the number of women alleging he had groped or tried to kiss them to at least eight
The House Ethics Committee opened two new sexual harassment investigations into Republican Reps. Trent Franks and Blake Farenthold. The probes emerged the same day Sen. Al Franken said he would step down. Tina Dupuy is one of at least eight women who have accused Franken of unwanted groping or touching. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have started rolling across a newly-built U.S. floating pier into the besieged enclave for the first time.
ESPN had footage of Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness, with traffic shut down for about a mile in both directions.
"An armed man somehow climbed up the synagogue and threw ... a sort of molotov cocktail into the main praying room," local mayor says.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
The Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill.
The Justice Department said Thursday morning that the president was asserting executive privilege over the recordings with special counsel Robert Hur.
Firearms sold by law enforcement have turned up at crime scenes thousands of times in recent years, a CBS News Investigation found.
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
Susann Sills had posted a topless photo in a political chatroom that enraged her husband, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, according to prosecutors.
ESPN had footage of Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness, with traffic shut down for about a mile in both directions.
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
A wave of new construction has turned cities in Texas and Florida into the country's friendliest markets for homebuyers.
The Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.
Twitter has fully migrated over to X.com, owner Elon Musk says. Although the logo and branding had already changed to "X," the domain name was still Twitter.com.
A wave of new construction has turned cities in Texas and Florida into the country's friendliest markets for homebuyers.
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
"An armed man somehow climbed up the synagogue and threw ... a sort of molotov cocktail into the main praying room," local mayor says.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill.
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have started rolling across a newly-built U.S. floating pier into the besieged enclave for the first time.
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Lainey Wilson took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Celebrated makeup artist Daniel Martin is known for his work with Hollywood stars like Michelle Yeoh, Nina Dobrev, Jessica Alba and Meghan Markle.
Preview: The Emmy Award-winning news program's annual "By Design" edition on May 19 features Courteney Cox, a $3 million sports car, a bold new plan by tech billionaires, Martha Stewart and more.
Angie Harmon said she heard a gunshot and rushed outside, where she found her dog had been shot, and saw the delivery person putting a gun into the front of his pants, according to the lawsuit.
Whoopi Goldberg described the book as a way to dispel speculations about her upbringing and to share her story on her own terms.
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
Ransomware attack targeted a Nissan virtual private network, the automaker's U.S. subsidiary said.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Innovation & Disruption Leaders documentary series transforms corporate buzzwords like 'tech' and 'AI' into accessible concepts. Through the power of visual storytelling, we delve into the minds of industry leaders, executives and entrepreneurs alike. Who will decide the destiny of tomorrow's business landscape? By putting business in front of the camera, these incredible films get us one step closer to the answer.
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Susann Sills had posted a topless photo in a political chatroom that enraged her husband, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, according to prosecutors.
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Every year, police departments across the U.S. trade in their used firearms when it's time for an upgrade. But a CBS News investigation found thousands of those former police weapons wind up in the hands of criminals. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
A joint investigation conducted by CBS News and the nonprofit newsrooms The Trace and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting found that more than 140 law enforcement agencies nationwide sell or trade-in their used weapons when they update their arsenals. Thousands of those former cop guns are later tied to a crime. Stephen Stock reports.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Every year, police departments across the U.S. trade in their used firearms when it's time for an upgrade. But a CBS News investigation found thousands of those former police weapons wind up in the hands of criminals. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
The Supreme Court rejected an effort Thursday to undermine the power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency was created after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers from unfair practices. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins "The Daily Report" to unpack the case.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000 points for the first time Thursday. Well-known brands like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and United Health fueled the latest milestone. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what the record mark suggests about the economy.
After years of coaching patients on how to navigate cancer treatment, nurse Leah Wilson of Charlotte, North Carolina, was suddenly facing her own battle after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 35. But she kept working, supporting her fellow cancer patients on their journeys while navigating her own.
Michael Cohen, the ex-attorney of former President Donald Trump, was back on the stand for cross-examination Thursday with Trump's defense team sharply questioning his credibility. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.