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Al Franken

19 November 2017
  • Saturday Night Live recap Saturday Night Live: Chance the Rapper leads the laughs in Thanksgiving special

    Published: 1:42 PM
    Saturday Night Live: Chance the Rapper leads the laughs in Thanksgiving special
  • Have we reached zero tolerance for sexual misconduct?

    Jill Abramson
    Published: 8:55 AM
    Published: 8:55 AM
    Have we reached zero tolerance for sexual misconduct?
16 November 2017
  • Donald Trump tweets about Al Franken sexual harassment: 'Where do his hands go?'

    President criticises Democratic senator’s actions but remains silent on Roy Moore, prompting fresh scrutiny of his own behaviour towards women
    Published: 11:01 PM
    Donald Trump tweets about Al Franken sexual harassment: 'Where do his hands go?'
  • As a comic, Al Franken joked about rape, sex robots and Afghan women

    Published: 4:13 PM
    As a comic, Al Franken joked about rape, sex robots and Afghan women
  • Al Franken apologizes after accusation he kissed and groped TV news anchor

    Published: 4:10 PM
    Al Franken apologizes after accusation he kissed and groped TV news anchor
8 November 2017
  • Al Franken condemns big tech for failure 'to prevent spread of propaganda'

    Senator calls for greater scrutiny of companies such as Facebook and Amazon, warning of companies’ control over ‘so many aspects of our lives’
    Published: 4:13 PM
    Al Franken condemns big tech for failure 'to prevent spread of propaganda'
  • We must not let big tech threaten our security, freedoms and democracy

    Al Franken
    The dominance of these companies requires that the government consider their role in the integrity of our democracy
    Published: 2:20 PM
    Published: 2:20 PM
    We must not let big tech threaten our security, freedoms and democracy
1 November 2017
  • US senators warn of 'fake news' threat from Russia and urge tech giants to act

    Senate committee says ‘Russia intended to divide our society’ in election and attacks Facebook, Google and Twitter for unsatisfactory response
    Published: 7:25 PM
    US senators warn of 'fake news' threat from Russia and urge tech giants to act
  • Facebook quarterly revenue up 47% on 2016 as company faces Senate scrutiny

    Social network beats expectations with $10.33bn, but Mark Zuckerberg says efforts to fight foreign political interference could hurt future profits
    Published: 6:04 PM
    Facebook quarterly revenue up 47% on 2016 as company faces Senate scrutiny
October 2017
  • Facebook, Google and Twitter grilled by Congress over Russian meddling – as it happened

    The tech giants went before Senate judiciary committee to explain how and why Russian operatives were given free rein to tamper with 2016 US election
    Published: 31 Oct 2017
    Facebook, Google and Twitter grilled by Congress over Russian meddling – as it happened
September 2017
  • The Resistance Now The Resistance Now: activists call for action as they mourn Edith Windsor

    At the gay rights leader’s memorial service in New York, a lawyer called on listeners to ‘redouble our efforts to resist’
    Published: 16 Sep 2017
    The Resistance Now: activists call for action as they mourn Edith Windsor
  • Al Franken: 'I don't think that this president is equipped to handle the job'

    The former comedian played it straight during his run for Senate. With a new book, he has returned to his roots – but ‘there are certain jokes I don’t tell’
    Published: 3 Sep 2017
    Al Franken: 'I don't think that this president is equipped to handle the job'
August 2017
  • Trump is ignoring the Minnesota mosque bombing. We know why

    Moustafa Bayoumi
    The response to the bombing shows the administration is more than willing to sacrifice different segments of the American public to keep itself in power
    Published: 10 Aug 2017
    Published: 10 Aug 2017
    Trump is ignoring the Minnesota mosque bombing. We know why
June 2017
  • Sessions testimony: attorney general grilled on Russia ties – as it happened

    Attorney general, who has been a major figure in the Russia-James Comey saga, answers questions before the Senate’s select committee on intelligence
    Published: 13 Jun 2017
    Sessions testimony: attorney general grilled on Russia ties – as it happened
  • Al Franken, Giant of the Senate review – how a comedian became a lawmaker

    Senator’s memoir reflects on his days at Saturday Night Live and his current job, as he demands an end to lying liars with a plea for truth in politics
    Published: 11 Jun 2017
    Al Franken, Giant of the Senate review – how a comedian became a lawmaker
October 2015
  • Senate passes controversial cybersecurity bill Cisa 74 to 21

    Senate votes in favor of bill critics including Edward Snowden say will allow the government to collect sensitive personal data unchecked
    Published: 27 Oct 2015
    Senate passes controversial cybersecurity bill Cisa 74 to 21
August 2015
  • Cybersecurity bill could 'sweep away' internet users' privacy, agency warns

    Homeland Security admits Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act raises concerns while corporations and data brokers lobby for bill as it returns to Senate
    Published: 3 Aug 2015
    Cybersecurity bill could 'sweep away' internet users' privacy, agency warns
July 2015
  • US senator calls for inquiry into Apple treatment of streaming competitors

    Al Franken writes letter to attorney general raising concerns that some Apple practices could limit choices and raise prices for consumer
    Published: 23 Jul 2015
    US senator calls for inquiry into Apple treatment of streaming competitors
  • Donald Trump is under fire from all sides - and that's what gives him power

    J Arthur Bloom
    Trump’s comments on Senator John McCain’s military service led candidates polling below him to engage in competitive sanctimony
    Published: 20 Jul 2015
    Published: 20 Jul 2015
    Donald Trump is under fire from all sides - and that's what gives him power
June 2015
  • 3 out of 5 stars.

    Live From New York! review – Saturday Night Live doc only scratches the surface

    3 out of 5 stars.
    Authorised SNL documentary leaves out the drugs and dodgy sketches in favour of breezy, favourable celebration
    Published: 11 Jun 2015
    Live From New York! review – Saturday Night Live doc only scratches the surface
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