US is negotiating with others about rejoining 2015 deal, but has yet to outline what, if anything, it wants to see changed in the pact, or what concessions it may offer

Proposal appears to have little chance of passing at moment, with Pelosi saying 'no' when asked if she backs it; House GOP leader: 'This is about power and control'

Rachel Levine, who served as Pennsylvania's top health official, becomes the first openly transgender person to win Senate confirmation

Cindy Hyde-Smith cites Exodus verse to explain why Georgia Republicans want to end voting on Sundays

Eric Greitens, whose governorship crashed in 2018 amid revelations of an abusive extramarital affair, plans to run to replace Missouri Republican senator next year

Majority Leader Schumer hails judge for his 'integrity, independence, respect for the rule of law and credibility on both sides of the aisle'

Measure banning chokeholds, as well as separate bill expanding voting rights, face uncertain future in Senate divided between Democrats and Republicans

Israeli envoy to world body congratulates Linda Thomas-Greenfield on her confirmation, says they'll work together against 'anti-Semitic BDS groups'

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