After days of deliberations and last-minute drama that almost saw trial extended to call in witnesses, chamber votes 57-43 to convict, short of two-thirds majority needed

Sides reach deal to skip testimonies and avoid lengthy delay, shortly after senators voted in favor of move; McConnell says will vote to acquit, paving way for likely exoneration

Following reveal of shouting match between ex-president, GOP's McCarthy on day of Capitol attack, Senate extends trial to look at evidence; earlier McConnell said he'd acquit

Democrats charge that Republicans who sought to invalidate election results violated their vows to uphold the US Constitution

Longtime party leader, 80, won backing of progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who stressed need for unity in face of Trump attempts to overturn election results

Progressive groups oppose leading contender Michèle Flournoy for policies, while black leaders push for African American choice

Despite election losses, infighting between moderates and progressives, Democratic supporters and opponents of the California lawmaker expect her to be reelected to the post

Still, Trump had advantage among white women, especially those without college degrees; record number of women to serve in Congress, with big increase for GOP

PM touts his 'warm' relationship with Biden, says ensuring bipartisan backing for Israel a 'cornerstone' of his foreign policy, after Lapid accuses him of 'neglecting' Democrats

Jewish candidate Jon Ossoff faces uphill battle against Republican Sen. David Perdue; Democrats must win both races in January to win control of upper chamber of Congress