Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has passed away at the age of 86. Frank was widely recognized as a sharp-tongued liberal stalwart and an influential figure in American politics.
During his extensive career, Frank was a pioneer for LGBTQ rights. He also played a key role in co-authoring the Dodd-Frank Act, significant legislation designed to regulate the financial industry in the wake of the 2008 housing crisis.
Frank's legacy includes his work as a liberal icon who sought to regulate a "too big" financial sector. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
