Tag: Sexual Harassment

"Today" show's co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, who co-anchors the show later in the morning, said they had only just received the news about NBC firing Matt Lauer and they described an internal memo sent out by network chairman with the decision. (Screenshot)

Women anchors clean up after sexual harassment firings

Eddie Scarry · November 29, 2017 3:13 pm

I think we can find common ground on one guardrail that could be erected to mitigate the problem of workplace sexual harassment. Let's call it the "Pants Rule": Male bosses should keep their pants on for the entirety of business meetings with colleagues. (iStock Photo)

Beltway Confidential

If you can’t accept the Pence Rule at work, can we at least agree on the Pants Rule?

Timothy P. Carney · November 29, 2017 2:08 pm

Washington Secrets

Team Hillary Clinton cheers Matt Lauer’s firing, says he was mean to her

Paul Bedard · November 29, 2017 1:24 pm

President Trump tweeted Wednesday, "Wow, Matt Lauer was just fired from NBC for 'inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.'" (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump on Matt Lauer’s firing: ‘Wow’

Anna Giaritelli · November 29, 2017 12:36 pm

Matt Lauer appears on NBC's "Today" show on Friday, May 3, 2013 in New York.

Matt Lauer fired from NBC over alleged inappropriate sexual behavior

Caitlin Yilek · November 29, 2017 12:07 pm

Roy Moore regains footing in Alabama Senate race: Poll

David M. Drucker · November 29, 2017 8:05 am

Republicans feel they might finally make headway with some women voters after Democrats didn't immediately crack down on Rep. John Conyers of Michigan and Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota. The two are accused of sexual misconduct and have strong bases. (AP Images)

Republicans: Democrats waging their own ‘war on women’ with Al Franken and John Conyers

David M. Drucker · November 29, 2017 5:01 am

Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., is a co-sponsor of the resolution, even though it doesn't go nearly as far as her own bill. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

House to mandate sexual harassment training after wave of misconduct

Susan Ferrechio · November 29, 2017 5:01 am

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., wants to have it both ways, it seems. He's been a champion of women's rights, but would rather not apologize or concede any ground when it comes to the women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

The Sen. Franken contradiction

Becket Adams · November 29, 2017 3:31 am

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon will join embattled Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore on the campaign trail ahead of the Dec. 5 special election, in spite of the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct Moore now faces. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Steve Bannon to campaign with Roy Moore in tight Alabama Senate race

Naomi Lim · November 29, 2017 3:01 am

The author and radio host dismissed the picture of Franken groping a fellow performer, Leeann Tweeden, as a harmless gag. (AP/Bloomberg)

Garrison Keillor excuses Al Franken groping as ‘low comedy’

Pete Kasperowicz · November 29, 2017 2:25 am

Leigh Corfman said Moore initiated sexual contact with her when she was 14 years old at Moore's home. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Roy Moore accuser fed up with ‘smears and false denials’

Diana Stancy Correll · November 29, 2017 2:17 am