Live stream: Sen. Al Franken addresses calls to step down amid sexual harassment allegations

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WASHINGTON - Sen. Al Franken is being asked to resign from his seat by both Republican and Democratic colleagues amid numerous accusations of sexual harassment and groping.

The Minnesota lawmaker's office says he will make an announcement on Thursday.

If Franken resigns, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton will appoint a successor to serve until the next election in 2020 or until a special election can be held.

Franken is a former comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member and is the first sitting lawmaker in Washington to be publicly accused.



At least six women accused Franken of groping and other unwelcome conduct according to a Senate ethics panel's preliminary investigation.

USA TODAY will provide live coverage of his response in the player above.