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Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., takes his seat before the start of a House Judiciary hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, on Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Franks says in a statement that he never physically intimidated, coerced or attempted to have any sexual contact with any member of his congressional staff. Instead, he says, the dispute resulted from a discussion of surrogacy. Franks and his wife have 3-year-old twins who were conceived through surrogacy. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trent Franks resigns immediately in latest Capitol Hill sex harassment scandal

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 24, 2017, file photo, Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz. speaks with a reporter on Capitol Hill in Washington. Franks says he is resigning Jan. 31 amid a House Ethics Committee investigation of possible sexual harassment. Franks says in a statement that he never physically intimidated, coerced or attempted to have any sexual contact with any member of his congressional staff. Instead, he says, the dispute resulted from a discussion of surrogacy. Franks and his wife have 3-year-old twins who were conceived through surrogacy. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Ex-aide: Rep. Franks offered $5m to carry his child

By JULIET LINDERMAN - Associated Press

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., Trent Franks is resigning from Congress. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Trent Franks resigns from Congress over talk of surrogate motherhood

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., Trent Franks is resigning from Congress. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

AP sources: Conservative Arizona Rep. Trent Franks resigning

By Alan Fram - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2017, file photo, Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz. speaks with a reporter on Capitol Hill in Washington. Franks says he is resigning Jan. 31 amid a House Ethics Committee investigation of possible sexual harassment. Franks says in a statement that he never physically intimidated, coerced or attempted to have any sexual contact with any member of his congressional staff. Instead, he says, the dispute resulted from a discussion of surrogacy. Franks and his wife have 3-year-old twins who were conceived through surrogacy. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Arizona GOP lawmaker resigns over surrogacy allegation

By MATTHEW DALY AND JULIET LINDERMAN - Associated Press

The Latest: Ariz. Rep. Franks resigns before Ethics probe

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Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., takes questions during a TV interview on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 14, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Trent Franks warns Kurds against Iranian and Turkish influence in region

By Laura Kelly - The Washington Times

Doctors, nurses, health care workers and patients who will lose access to health care or see costs rise attend a rally against the GOP health care bill at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, Calif., Monday, July 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Trent Franks says health care bill in jeopardy over Planned Parenthood

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

Rep. Trent Franks, Arizona Republican. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Trent Franks calls for either Marco Rubio or Ted Cruz to drop out of 2016 race

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., center, speaks during a news conference on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Republicans predicted House passage Wednesday of the late-term abortion ban after dropping rape provisions that angered female GOP lawmakers and forced party leaders into an embarrassing retreat. Franks is joined by, from left, Rep. Joseph Pitts, R-Pa., Rep. Marcia Blackburn, R-Tenn., Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Tenn., Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Rep. Diane Black, R-Tenn. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

SUGHED: Trent Franks: Planned Parenthood, shooter ‘have no respect’ for life

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

House Speaker John A. Boehner said that after the upcoming GOP House retreat, the Republicans will have a better plan on how to cancel out President Obama's amnesty. (Associated Press)

House votes to ban taxpayer-funded abortions

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

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March for Life will coincide with House vote on abortion

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

Jase Robertson, left, of the television show 'Duck Dynasty,' was on the Hill with his daughter Mia to visit with Rep. Frank. Both Rep. Frank and Mia have had cleft palate surgery. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

‘Duck Dynasty’ star’s daughter gets charity boost from congressman

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Rep. Trent Franks, Arizona Republican. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Forty House Republicans side with Obamacare Origination Clause suit

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Karen Styer of Germantown, Md. sits with a pro-life sign after a morning ceremony of prayer vigils and rallies against late-term abortion near "late-term abortion provider" Dr. Leroy Carhart's clinic in Germantown, Md. on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. "Until Dr. Carhart came to town, I was on the edge. But when I heard about how late-term abortions are done, I became pro-life," said Styer. The prayers and rallies are a part of the nine-day pro-life protesting event, Summer of Mercy 2.0. (Pratik Shah/The Washington Times)

House votes to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

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House bill bars abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

A movie is being planned about abortionist Kermit Gosnell, shown here being escorted to police custody after his May 2013 murder convictions for killing newborn babies. The movie producers are seeking additional funds through Indiegogo. (Associated Press/Philadelphia Daily News)

MILLER: Jarred by Gosnell, Congress moves to ban abortion after 20 weeks

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, walks with House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp, R-Mich., following a closed-door GOP meeting on the "fiscal cliff" bill. It passed the Senate on Monday night and the House on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Angry GOP: Hill has to ‘get serious about cutting spending’

By Susan Crabtree and Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Rep. Trent Franks, Arizona Republican, introduced the District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act in January. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

Effort to restrict abortions in D.C. fails in House

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times