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VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE TUE, AUG 03, 2021 CNBC POLITICS EDITOR'S NOTE Hello,   This is CNBC politics reporter Kevin Breuninger, in for editor Mike Calia.   President Biden just called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid a sexual harassment scandal, heaping even more pressure on the defiant governor just hours after the release of a damning report on his conduct.   After five months of independent investigation, the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James this morning released its final report on a raft of sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo.   It doesn't mince words.   The governor's conduct toward at least 11 accusers constituted sexual harassment under state and federal law, the probe found. Cuomo engaged in "unwelcome and nonconsensual touching," flung sexually charged remarks that created a "hostile work environment for women" and led an office culture "filled with fear and intimidation," the report says.   What witnesses described was "not just old-fashioned, affectionate behavior, it was sexual harassment," according to the report.   Cuomo had already beat back waves of criticism and calls for his resignation – including from dozens of his fellow Democrats – in prior months, vowing not to resign and castigating his critics as "reckless" for airing allegations that had yet to be vetted.   But Tuesday's release moved some key Democratic holdouts to speak out against the embattled governor. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul – who would succeed Cuomo if he were to step down – said she believes his accusers. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, after months of resisting pressure to do so, for the first time called on Cuomo to resign.    By far the biggest name to come out of the woodwork: Biden, who said in March that Cuomo should resign if the claims against him are confirmed.   "I stand by that statement," Biden said Tuesday. Asked directly whether that means he believes Cuomo should resign, Biden replied: "Yes."   So far, Cuomo isn't backing down. In the wake of the damning report, the governor cut a video denying some of its key allegations.   "The facts are much different than what has been portrayed," he said.   Thanks for reading CNBC Politics.   Thoughts? Tips? Email us at CNBCPolitics@nbcuni.com.   Have friends or colleagues who might like this newsletter? They can sign up here.  Mike Calia @Michael_Calia KEY STORIES  Biden calls on Cuomo to resign after bombshell sexual harassment report In March of this year, Biden said that if an investigation confirmed allegations of sexual harassment against Cuomo, then the governor should resign. Albany DA criminally investigating Cuomo, will request evidence from AG sexual harassment probe New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has denied sexually harassing 11 women whose claims are detailed in a report by the office of Attorney General Letitia James. Cuomo business allies, donors quiet after blockbuster report on sexual harassment allegations Andrew Cuomo's business allies are keeping quiet on the state Attorney General's report detailing claims of sexual harassment. Cuomo violated federal, state laws as he sexually harassed multiple women, NY attorney general says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women who worked for the state and elsewhere, a report by state Attorney General Letitia James says. Calls mount for Cuomo to resign after 'damning' sexual harassment report Calls mounted for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign on Tuesday, after a bombshell report alleged that the governor sexually harassed 11 women. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo strongly denies sexual harassment claims New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo strongly denied claims in a state Attorney General's report that he sexually harassed 11 women and oversaw a "toxic culture." New York Lt. Gov. Hochul believes Cuomo accusers, calls his behavior 'repulsive and unlawful' Lt. Gov. Hochul would replace Gov. Andrew Cuomo if he were to resign. Cuomo has previously vowed not to do so, and on Tuesday denied some of the accusations. 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