Climate activist Merav Ben-David, who became a US citizen in 2009, wants to move state away from oil and gas; faces Republican former US Rep. Cynthia Lummis in November

Retired general Anthony Tata, who called Obama a 'terrorist leader' and referred to the former US president as a Muslim, continues to advise the defense secretary

Challenger Sara Gideon's bipartisanship, centrism and record of support for the Jewish state make her increasingly popular as Dems set sights on swing state to get Senate majority

Amid ongoing protests over racial inequality, stalled legislation seen as a starting point in the broader debate over how best to change US policing practices

Hearings come as part of Republican effort to refocus attention on investigation as Trump faces criticism over handling of coronavirus and unrest following death of George Floyd

Documents signed by members of both parties say prosecutor's acceptance of Palestinian claims to territories is ' political judgment that biases any investigation or trial'

Lawmakers vote 49-44, failing to reach necessary two-thirds majority; 'We must maintain the measure of deterrence' against Tehran, says majority leader McConnell

Unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue bill followed days of negotiations and came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough

'We have a deal,' says White House aide; bill to hand every American adult $1,200 and every child $500, pay 4-month salary for furloughed workers, as both parties mark big wins

Plan receives zero support from Democrats who charge it favors corporations at expense of US workers; 5 Republicans absent from the chamber because of coronavirus quarantines