Protesters chain themselves to California governor's house as prison deaths rise

The California Liberation Collective organized the protest that it said included several community organizers who are in the country illegally as well as immigration attorneys whose clients risk becoming infected.

Second stimulus check details revealed: Who is eligible?

The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.

At least 3 MLB games postponed amid Marlins’ virus outbreak

Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.

Major retailers not enforcing mask policies due to confrontational customers

Several national retailers have recently announced they won't enforce facemask policies because they're trying to avoid putting their employees at risk after physical and verbal altercations with customers who won't wear facial coverings.

Major retailers not enforcing mask policies due to confrontational customers
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Several national retailers have recently announced they won't enforce facemask policies because they're trying to avoid putting their employees at risk after physical and verbal altercations with customers who won't wear facial coverings.

FOX 7 Discussion: Congress and COVID-19 relief

Discussions continue on Capitol Hill as Congress tries to pass another COVID-19 relief bill. Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their opinions on what would help the most.

FOX 7 Discussion: Request for safety guidelines to allow nursing home visits

Dozens of Texas state lawmakers are calling for a plan to allow visits as assisted living and nursing facilities. State Senator Dawn Buckingham joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what those safety guidelines could look like.

As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now

As Congress and the White House resume their efforts to agree on a new economic aid package, evidence is growing that the U.S. economy is faltering. And so is concern that the government may not take the steps needed to support hiring and growth.

Florida man arrested for allegedly using COVID-19 small business aid money to buy Lamborghini

A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself. 

FOX 7 Discussion: Request for safety guidelines to allow nursing home visits
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Dozens of Texas state lawmakers are calling for a plan to allow visits as assisted living and nursing facilities. Senator Dawn Buckingham joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what those safety guidelines could look like.

FOX 7 Discussion: Congress and COVID-19 relief
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Discussions continue on Capitol Hill as Congress tries to pass another COVID-19 relief bill. Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their opinions on what would help the most.

More payments, extended benefits:  Inside the GOP's COVID stimulus proposal

The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.