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Marked by specific dates and details, for those weighing the Texas Republican's fate, the suit is worth diving into. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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A breakdown of the allegations against Blake Farenthold

Emily Jashinsky · December 8, 2017 4:48 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California have made it clear they intend to use the momentum behind the "Me Too" movement to defrock the GOP in 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

With Al Franken out, Democrats hope to make Republicans answer for Roy Moore and Donald Trump

David M. Drucker and laura-barronlopez · December 8, 2017 5:01 am

Counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway on Wednesday affirmed President Trump's endorsement of Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore. A former Ethics official says that was a violation of federal law. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Former Ethics director to file second complaint against Kellyanne Conway

Diana Stancy Correll · December 8, 2017 3:36 am

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is currently under investigation by the department's inspector general for mixing business and political travel. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Interior Department fights back after report on Ryan Zinke helicopter travel

Ariella Phillips · December 8, 2017 2:01 am

Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, has called on Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, to step down after it was revealed he had used taxpayers' dollars to settle a sexual harassment case filed by a former staffer.

Republican Mia Love calls on Blake Farenthold to resign amid sexual harassment allegations

Diana Stancy Correll · December 8, 2017 1:42 am

According to reports, taxpayers doled out $84,000 to settle a harassment claim made against Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas. Farenthold has offered to pay back the money. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

House Ethics Committee resumes investigation of Blake Farenthold

Pete Kasperowicz · December 7, 2017 11:55 pm

"I have recently learned that the Ethics Committee is reviewing an inquiry regarding my discussion of surrogacy with two previous female subordinates, making each feel uncomfortable," Franks said in a statement. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Trent Franks resigning after discussing surrogacy with female staffers

Diana Stancy Correll · December 7, 2017 11:51 pm

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., said the upcoming resignation of Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., should never have had to happen. Franken said Thursday he would be resigning after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Joe Manchin: Al Franken shouldn’t have resigned

Kara Zupkus · December 7, 2017 10:26 pm

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Fox News Wednesday described the increasing number of calls for Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., to resign as a "lynch mob." (screenshot)

Newt Gingrich defends Al Franken: ‘Comedians often do weird things’

Diana Stancy Correll · December 7, 2017 6:00 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined the chorus of Senate Democrats on Wednesday calling for the resignation of Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. Franken faces allegations of sexual misconduct from seven women now. (AP Images)

Mitch McConnell: Al Franken should resign

Melissa Quinn · December 6, 2017 10:57 pm

Should Alabama candidate Roy Moore win the race for a Senate seat, the Ethics Committee's probe, likely to be rigorous and thorough, would be carried out behind closed doors by its professional, nonpartisan staff. It could take months, and might come up empty or conclude with an "admonishment" -- essentially a slap on the wrist. Moore also could face "censure," a more serious finding, or a debate and vote on expulsion by the full Senate. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

The Senate grilling Roy Moore will face ‘immediately’ if he wins

David M. Drucker · December 6, 2017 5:00 am

Steve Bannon, former chief strategist to President Trump, claimed Tuesday that the sexual misconduct allegations against Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore were a coordinated effort by a range of figures including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, NBC personality Chuck Todd, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Steve Bannon: Roy Moore allegations were a ‘setup’

Diana Stancy Correll · December 6, 2017 3:07 am