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'Daily Show' Guest Host Al Franken Gives Susan Collins A Blunt Reminder Of Her Failure

The former senator from Minnesota roasted his onetime colleague from Maine.

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New York City's new motto 'We Heart NYC' comes under fire: 'We can't afford rent'

"Daily Show" guest host Al Franken poked fun at New York City's attempt to rebrand itself by replacing its classic logo, "I Heart NY," with "We Heart  NYC."

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'Daily Show' guest host Al Franken spars with Lindsey Graham over senator's support for Trump

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. defended his support for former President Trump during his Monday appearance on "The Daily Show" with guest host Al Franken.

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'Daily Show' Guest Host Al Franken Has Picture-Perfect Trump Arrest Plan

The former U.S. senator says there's an easy way cops can troll Trump if the former president is indicted this week.

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Al Franken returns to late-night comedy with weeklong stint as "Daily Show" host

The former senator and "SNL" writer says an abundance of news makes his return to late-night easier.

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Ted Cruz wants two-term limit for senators – and a third term for himself

Texas senator says he ‘never said I’m going to unilaterally comply’ with his own proposed restriction

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Column: George Santos is trying to pull a De León. Will either of them get away with it?

Deny, deflect, blame — scandal-plagued politicians are choosing to brazen it out. Voters' short attention spans and low expectations mean they may succeed.

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Fetterman's flip-flop on fracking, Zeldin and Hochul clash over crime and more top headlines

Continue reading …‘REEKS OF EVIL’ - Victims' families want death penalty for alleged Texas serial killer. Continue reading …‘SLAP IN THE FACE’ - JD Vance slams Tim Ryan's pledge to decriminalize 'all drug possession.' Continue reading …BULLSEYE ON HIS BACK - Alito says Supreme Court leak made him a 'target for assassination.' Continue reading …A ‘FRANK’ ASSESSMENT - Al Franken criticizes his own party’s inflation response, worries the midterms are 'trending badly.' Continue reading …‘WHAT A MESS’ - Progressive caucus mocked for retracting letter signaling support for peace talks with Russia.

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Al Franken criticizes his own party’s inflation response, worries the midterms are 'trending badly'

Former Democrat Sen. Al Franken slammed his own party's inflation response and the Inflation Reduction Act, which he said, could hurt Democrats in November.

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Americans Care About Democracy, Just Not Enough to Save It

As political rhetoric gets more and more extreme, millions of Americans seem to be shrugging their shoulders.

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Five years on, what happened to the men of #MeToo?

A few of the men accused during the #MeToo movement went to prison. Some have disappeared. But many are rebuilding their careers. And some were barely affected.

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Ex-Sen. Al Franken says Senate GOP 'destroyed' the legitimacy of the Supreme Court: 'They've stolen two seats'

"The legitimacy of the court was undermined when they [Senate Republicans] wouldn't take up Merrick Garland," Franken said during a CNN segment.

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Al Franken Presses GOP Strategist About Her Misleading SCOTUS Take On CNN

"Tell me when it happened before," Franken asked Alice Stewart after she made a claim about filling Supreme Court vacancies in election years.

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Decades on Capitol Hill: From civility to open hostility

How has Congress changed in the last four decades.

Al Franken erupts after Clarence Thomas says what Supreme Court should do after Roe v. Wade abortion decision

Former U.S. Senator Al Franken criticized a statement from Justice Clarence Thomas who said the U.S. Supreme Court should revisit other cases after overturning the Roe v. Wade abortion case.

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How to make self-affirmation work, based on science

Studies have found that affirming yourself can produce wide-ranging benefits, but experts emphasize that how you affirm — particularly what you’re focusing on — matters.

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Al Franken talks Ukraine, the Senate and American politics on "The Takeout"

Franken also discusses his 2017 resignation and says he'd still be a senator today if he'd had due process.

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Franken on Senate resignation: 'They made it impossible for me to get due process'

Former Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) in an interview on Wednesday criticized how allegations of sexual misconduct against him were handled, saying "they made it impossible for me to get due process."Franken, a former cast member of "Saturday Night Live," resigned from the Senate in December 2017 following sexual misconduct accusations made by several women, in addition to a photo that circulated online that showed him reaching toward a woman's...

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For some, exile from Trumpworld is less appealing than prison

The question is: for how many?

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Even Andrew Cuomo Couldn’t Brazen This One Out

Democrats hold their leaders to higher standards than Republicans do. When they abandoned the New York governor, he had no choice but to quit.

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Justice Thomas says ex-West Point cadet should be able to sue over alleged rape

The former cadet "could have brought these same claims had she been a civilian contractor employed by West Point instead of a student," Thomas noted.

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Celebrity politicians test voter interest in post-Trump era

From Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Al Franken and Donald Trump, there’s a rich history of celebrities trying out new careers in politics.

In death, long after loss, Mondale's liberal legacy stands

Many Americans may remember Walter Mondale for his near-shutout defeat for the White House in 1984.

Andrew Cuomo maintains support of New York voters, despite misconduct allegations

I was not elected by the politicians; I was elected by the people," Cuomo told reporters earlier this month. The Siena poll showed that 59% of Black voters say Cuomo should be reelected while 29% said they prefer someone else. Black voters also give Cuomo high favorability ratings, while his numbers among white voters are under water: 61% of Black voters view him favorably while just 37% of white voters do. The operative also said there is a sense of respect among Black voters for Attorney General Letitia James and her ability to conduct the investigation. One Democratic operative familiar with Virginia politics told CBS News that, unlike Northam, there have been multiple allegations against Cuomo.

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Scandals reveal Cuomo known by New Yorkers to wider nation

Kisco, N.Y. New Yorks attorney general has promised a thorough investigation of allegations that Cuomo sexually harassed at least two women. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)It was Andrew Cuomo’s Emmy-winning performance: daily televised coronavirus briefings in which the New York governor projected competence and compassion, helping to calm a nervous nation. To New Yorkers who have watched the Democrat for years, however, the allegations are consistent with how Cuomo maintains his tight grip on power. Assembly member Ron Kim, a Democrat who blasted Cuomo over those deaths, said Cuomo called and threatened to “destroy” him if he didn’t retract his criticism. AdWhile he started as a centrist, he’s since moved to the left — though many progressive lawmakers still view Cuomo with distrust.

Double standard? Gillibrand in spotlight after Cuomo scandal

Gillibrand became the first Democratic senator to call for her colleague Al Frankens resignation amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct in 2017. But Gillibrand and other top Democrats have stopped short of calling on New York's governor, Democrat Andrew Cuomo, to resign amid accusations of offensive behavior. Gillibrand paid a political price for her role in the Franken resignation and her tone toward Cuomo may reflect that. "They elected me.”A spokesman for Gillibrand declined to comment on whether the senator considered calling on Cuomo to resign. But Gillibrand has promoted herself as a feminist leader and champion of women's rights, and the Cuomo scandal concerns her state.

Cuomo allegations leave Democrats grappling with response

The Democratic governor is struggling through a sexual harassment scandal thats testing the limits of his partys support as Democrats grapple with their first political crisis of the post-Trump era. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)NEW YORK – Democrats across the country celebrated New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as the face of governing competence as President Donald Trump fumbled his administration's response to the exploding pandemic last year. Both of New York's Democratic U.S. senators have publicly embraced the state attorney general's nascent investigation into Cuomo's behavior. While Democrats across the country are not rallying behind Cuomo, few are calling for him to step down.

Cuomo allegations leave Democrats grappling with response

The Democratic governor is struggling through a sexual harassment scandal thats testing the limits of his partys support as Democrats grapple with their first political crisis of the post-Trump era. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)NEW YORK – Democrats across the country celebrated New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as the face of governing competence as President Donald Trump fumbled his administration's response to the exploding pandemic last year. Both of New York's Democratic U.S. senators have publicly embraced the state attorney general's nascent investigation into Cuomo's behavior. While Democrats across the country are not rallying behind Cuomo, few are calling for him to step down.

Rush Limbaugh, voice of American conservatism, has died

PALM BEACH, Fla. – Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who ripped into liberals and laid waste to political correctness with a gleeful malice that made him one of the most powerful voices in politics, influencing the rightward push of American conservatism and the rise of Donald Trump, died Wednesday. Unflinchingly conservative, wildly partisan, bombastically self-promoting and larger than life, Limbaugh galvanized listeners for more than 30 years with his talent for sarcastic, insult-laced commentary. “We’re supposed to be horrified by the protesters,” Limbaugh told his listeners the next day after the Jan. 6 attack. AdRush Hudson Limbaugh III was born Jan. 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to the former Mildred Armstrong, and Rush Limbaugh Jr., who flew fighter planes in World War II and practiced law at home. It was there in the early 1980s that Limbaugh really garnered an audience, broadcasting shows dripping with sarcasm and bravado.

Key Democratic women rally behind Joe Biden as he faces sexual assault allegation

Multiple female politicians are throwing their support behind former Vice President and apparent Democratic nominee Joe Biden as he responds to a sexual assault allegation from 27 years ago. "I believe women, and I believe survivors of violence always deserve to be supported and to have their voices heard," Abrams wrote. Gillibrand told reporters on Tuesday that she believes the former vice president, who she said "has devoted his life to supporting women." Those investigations, Vice President Biden has called for himself. Vice President Biden has vehemently denied these allegations, and I support Vice President Biden," the New York senator said.

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Newsletter: The FBI and the DWP

A look at why the FBI paid a visit to the L.A. Department of Water and Power, the city attorneys office and two other locations. Investigators searched DWP headquarters, the offices of City Atty. Mike Feuer and two other locations one in Beverly Hills, the other in an office tower that houses multiple city agencies. The footage of FBI agents striding into the offices of the citys water and electrical utility could deal a serious political blow to L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, who promised to reform the DWP when he took office in 2013. (Chronicle of Higher Education)ONLY IN CALIFORNIAAt the Sonoma County Fair, pig wrangling is out and greased watermelons are in.

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Franken says he 'absolutely' regrets resigning from Senate

Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota told The New Yorker magazine in a story published Monday that he "absolutely" regrets resigning from the Senate after several women accused him of unwanted kissing or touching. In the same article, seven current or former senators say they regret calling for Franken's resignation in December 2017. Seven senators who had called for Franken's resignation said they'd been wrong to do so. They are Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, now-former Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, independent Sen. Angus King of Maine, Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon, Democratic Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico and now-former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida. Leahy said that seeking Franken's resignation without first getting all the facts was "one of the biggest mistakes I've made" in his 45-year Senate career.

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Sarah Silverman calls out "Bernie or bust" supporters at DNC

Comedian Sarah Silverman addressed the DNC alongside Sen. Al Franken on Monday night. Silverman addressed her past support for Bernie Sanders and declared her support for Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee. She said she will vote for Hillary with "gusto" and said that the "Bernie or bust" supporters are being "ridiculous." The crowd erupted into dueling chants for Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton during the address.

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Sen. Al Franken slams Trump at DNC

Sen. Al Franken addressed the DNC Monday, slamming Donald Trump. He criticized Trump University and voiced his support for Hillary Clinton

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Sen. Franken: Proposed Comcast-Time Warner merger not in public interest

The Justice Department will meet Wednesday with the two largest cable companies to discuss their planned merger. The merger would give Comcast more than 30 million subscribers and 30 percent of the pay television market. But Minnesota Sen. Al Franken and five colleagues are fighting the takeover. Franken joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss the massive merger.

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Hillary Clinton campaigns for Gov. Dayton, Sen. Franken in Minnesota

Hillary Clinton campaigns for Gov. Dayton, Sen. Franken in Minnesota Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton campaigns in Minnesota at St. Paul at Macalester College. The former first lady discusses all the good things that Gov. Mark Dayton and Sen. Al Franken have done for the state.

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Michelle Obama: Get your "knuckle-headed nephew on the couch" to vote

Michelle Obama: Get your "knuckle-headed nephew on the couch" to vote At a campaign rally in Minneapolis for Gov. Mark Dayton and Sen. Al Franken, the first lady encouraged Minnesotans to get out the vote in the 2014 midterm elections.

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Senator Franken eats school lunch

Senator Franken eats school lunch Senator Al Franken eats school lunch with Brooklyn Park, MN kindergartners to demonstrate the importance of school lunches. Franken is sponsoring a bill in congress for the federal government to subsidize the 40 cent per day co-pay for low income families.

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