Bachmann on Senate run: 'Should it be me?'; Franken officially resigns Senate seat

A top Franken staffer said the senator submitted his resignation letter to Gov. Mark Dayton Tuesday morning.

"Crooked Hillary Clinton's top aid, Huma Abedin, has been accused of disregarding basic security protocols. She put Classified Passwords into the hands of foreign agents," Trump tweeted in an apparent reference to a report by the conservative Daily Caller.

During the recent cold snap, it has been somewhat comforting to believe that although we are uncomfortable, the cold weather will head off a repeat of last summer's invasion of Japanese beetles. Alas, it's a lie.

Kotb has filled in for Lauer since he was fired in late November for inappropriate sexual behavior. Now it's official: Kotb and Savannah Guthrie are Today's first all-female anchor team.

The Russia roller-coaster appears likely to deliver another set of twists and turns in the new year. Here's what you need to know -- buckle up.