Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) talks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Sen. Al Franken's office said the senator will make a public announcement tomorrow amid mounting calls for his resignation.
Go deeper: More than a dozen senators came out against Franken Wednesday after a seventh woman accused him of sexual misconduct. Rep. John Conyers resigned yesterday over sexual harassment allegations.
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Vice President Mike Pence no longer plans to attend the Senate's final confirmation vote for Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Monday, following Senate Democrats' claims that his presence after possible exposure to the coronavirus would be a "violation of common decency," a Pence aide confirmed to CNN and Politico on Monday.
Driving the news: Five of Pence's aides were recently diagnosed with COVID-19, including his chief of staff, who is currently quarantining. Pence has continued his campaign travel despite his possible exposure, which goes against CDC guidelines.
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U.S. government bonds could breakout further after yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note ticked up to their highest since early June last week.
But, but, but: Strategists say this move is about an improving outlook for economic growth rather than just inflation.