Trent Franks makes resignation immediate, as new reports emerge
Rep. Trent Franks is resigning immediately, claiming his wife is in the hospital, but his immediate resignation came moments before more of the story broke
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Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Trent Franks is resigning immediately, claiming his wife is in the hospital, but his immediate resignation came moments before more of the story broke
The White House says she will continue to play a role in Middle East peace
Thursday's celebration comes after Mr. Trump's announcement to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and plans to move the American embassy
The court hasn't yet offered an explanation
Rep. Bennie Thompson also won't attend
What happens next?
Franken's resignation puts a spotlight on Republicans and the allegations against members of their ranks
U.S. House and Senate ethics committees generally go about their business with little public attention — until there's a political scandal
The two met Wednesday to talk about Franken's future in the Senate, CBS News' John Nolen reports
The office of Sen. Al Franken says he will be making an announcement Thursday
Ex-Trump campaign manager told CBSN being fired was "maybe the greatest thing that ever happened because all of the things that took place basically took place after I left"
The campaign event is the first since President Trump endorsed Moore on Monday
Democrat Doug Jones has raised far more funds than Roy Moore, his Republican opponent, in recent weeks
The agent was also a key figure in the FBI's investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails
In 51-49 vote, the Senate approved the GOP measure over strenuous Democratic objections