Al Franken resigns on the Senate floor, but admits no wrongdoing

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A frustrated Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., stood on the Senate floor Thursday morning and announced his resignation from the Senate, following weeks of sexual assault allegations that ultimately prompted his own party to abandon him.

Franken admitted to none of the allegations against him, but said it’s time for him to step down nonetheless.

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