What makes Al’s role even more intriguing is that he didn't audition for it. He was offered the part directly, showcasing how his real-life political experience might have influenced the casting ...

Even though comedy writer and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Al Franken wrote books about politics and hosted a political radio show, he never intended to run for the U.S. Senate in ...

Discover What’s Streaming On: Al Franken, what are you doing here?! Netflix’s new murder mystery, The Residence, is a virtual who’s who whodunnit of recognizable actors and faces, including that of ...

Former Democrat Sen. Al Franken blamed his own party for not doing enough to reduce inflation, warning on Tuesday that the slow impact of the Inflation Reduction Act has him "stressed" about the ...

Democratic Senator Al Franken of Minnesota announced his resignation Thursday after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. “In the coming weeks, I will be resigning as a member of the United ...

Former Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) says he’s closing the door on running for public office again. “I don’t think I’ll be running again,” the “Saturday Night Live” writer and performer-turned-lawmaker ...

WASHINGTON (AP) – Minnesota Sen. Al Franken announced Thursday he will resign from Congress in the coming weeks following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations and the collapse of support from his ...

Former Senator Al Franken made a rare cable news appearance Monday morning and spoke with CNN’s New Day co-anchors Brianna Keilar and John Berman about a number of political topics of the day. But it ...

Former Senator Al Franken actually remembers seeing Ernie Kovacs' comedy on TV — when he was very young in the late '50s, early '60s. Kovacs' onscreen antics anticipated such later performers as Monty ...