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Carmen Mejia Walks Free in Texas Wrongful Conviction Case After 22 Years Behind Bars

Carmen Mejia, a Texas woman, has been exonerated after spending 22 years in prison for the death of a baby. New evidence has cleared her name.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12

Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting

Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 2

Senate Democrats urged to demand ‘real reforms’ over ICE funding bill

Progressive caucus leader Greg Casar calls for five ‘non-negotiable’ items to be included before Democrats vote yes

The Guardian - US · Jan 27

US Senate takes first step toward ending government shutdown

A group of moderate Democratic lawmakers have agreed to move forward with an agreement brokered by Republicans to reopen government.

Euronews · Nov 10, 2025

House Minority Leader Jeffries Calls Karoline Leavitt 'Sick' and 'Demented' After Claims on Democratic Party Supporters

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sharply criticized White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday, calling her "sick" and "out of control" after she described Democrats as being aligned with "terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals."

Latin Times · Oct 17, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene dumps MAGA, joins Democrats in shutdown showdown

MTG might be all talk, no action.

We Got This Covered · Oct 7, 2025

Republican Carlos De La Cruz announces run for redrawn 35th Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz's brother is the latest to enter a GOP primary field vying for the San Antonio-area district newly gerrymandered to favor Republicans.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 2, 2025

"Open mutiny": Democrats furiously reject proposed Senate shutdown fix

"I'm not sure why grandpa is doing this," one House Democrat said of Chuck Schumer.

Axios · Sep 29, 2025

Hillary Clinton Says It's An 'All Hands-On-Deck Moment' For Women's Rights Under Siege From Trump Administration, Authoritarian Leaders

Three decades after her landmark 1995 UN speech, Hillary Clinton warns that progress on women's rights is facing unprecedented threats both in the United States and around the world.

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2025

House Democrats fume about vote to honor Charlie Kirk: "We're being totally set up"

The vote has been the topic of frenzied discussions in Democrats' closed-door meeting this week.

Axios · Sep 18, 2025