Supreme Court rejects appeal of Texas death row inmate convicted of stabbing Austin teen

The United States Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a Texas death row inmate convicted of sexually assaulting and stabbing an Austin high school student to death. Evidence presented in the case has been called into question.

Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump. 

Mia Love, 1st Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49

Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49, according to a statement posted by her family. Here's what to know.

National Association of Letter Carriers protests possible changes to USPS

The organization claims the proposed changes would eliminate USPS leadership and abolish regulatory oversight, which put employees' jobs at risk and threaten the ability to deliver everywhere at the same price.

Ken Paxton impeachment trial cost taxpayers $5.1M, state audit finds

A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.