Rep. Jackie Speier, the California Democrat who is pushing new anti-sexual harassment legislation in the House, called new allegations against Sen. Al Franken “disgusting,” and said the Senate ethics panel should investigate.

A Los Angeles radio host on Thursday accused Franken of sexually assaulting her. She posted a photo of Franken groping at her breasts while the two traveled on a 2006 USO mission.

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