Texas border: Abbott expands security operations in Eagle Pass
On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is constructing an 80-acre installation he called a “forward base camp" in Eagle Pass.
On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is constructing an 80-acre installation he called a “forward base camp" in Eagle Pass.
Judge rejects Ken Paxton's attempts to throw out charges
A judge has rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's attempts to throw out felony securities fraud charges that have followed the republican for nearly a decade.
A judge has rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's attempts to throw out felony securities fraud charges that have followed the republican for nearly a decade.
Texas border, 2024 election: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Verdict in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial expected Friday, capping busy week of court action
A verdict is expected Friday in Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial, adding to a monumental week on the former president’s legal calendar.
A verdict is expected Friday in Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial, adding to a monumental week on the former president’s legal calendar.
Calls for ceasefire resolution continue at Austin City Council meeting
Members of the Austin for Palestine Coalition rallied outside City Hall and addressed city council members during a meeting.
Members of the Austin for Palestine Coalition rallied outside City Hall and addressed city council members during a meeting.
FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukrainian energy company
An FBI informant has been charged with lying to his handler about ties between President Joe Biden, his son Hunter and a Ukrainian energy company.
An FBI informant has been charged with lying to his handler about ties between President Joe Biden, his son Hunter and a Ukrainian energy company.
Judge sets March trial date in Donald Trump's NY hush-money case
A New York judge says Trump’s hush-money trial will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection starting on March 25.
A New York judge says Trump’s hush-money trial will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection starting on March 25.
Poll: Are Biden and Trump too old to make another run for White House?
Are President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump too old to make another run for the White House? A new poll showed the results.
Are President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump too old to make another run for the White House? A new poll showed the results.
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay his election interference trial
Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Border crisis: Gov. Abbott doubling down on defying White House
Gov. Abbott continues to double down against orders from the Biden administration on the border. FOX 7's Rudy Koski chats with Republican State Rep. Ellen Troxclair about the governor's plan and the escalating standoff.
Gov. Abbott continues to double down against orders from the Biden administration on the border. FOX 7's Rudy Koski chats with Republican State Rep. Ellen Troxclair about the governor's plan and the escalating standoff.
Vice President Kamala Harris wants the 49ers to win the Super Bowl
It's no surprise, the Vice President of the United States wants the San Francisco 49ers to beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the Super Bowl.
It's no surprise, the Vice President of the United States wants the San Francisco 49ers to beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the Super Bowl.
Biden says Israel shouldn't press into Rafah without 'credible' plan to protect civilians
The White House states that President Biden warned Prime Minister Netanyahu against proceeding with a military operation in Gaza's Rafah without a credible plan to protect civilians.
The White House states that President Biden warned Prime Minister Netanyahu against proceeding with a military operation in Gaza's Rafah without a credible plan to protect civilians.
Donald Trump threatens NATO, says Russia could 'do whatever the hell they want'
Donald Trump once told a NATO ally that Russia should "do whatever the hell they want" to countries that don't meet defense spending targets, he said at a campaign rally Saturday.
Donald Trump once told a NATO ally that Russia should "do whatever the hell they want" to countries that don't meet defense spending targets, he said at a campaign rally Saturday.
Border crisis, marijuana fights and more: This Week in Texas Politics
The border crisis may have been the big headline this week, but Paxton's marijuana law fights, disgraced former state lawmakers and more were still on our minds. FOX 7's Rudy Koski discusses with our political panel.
The border crisis may have been the big headline this week, but Paxton's marijuana law fights, disgraced former state lawmakers and more were still on our minds. FOX 7's Rudy Koski discusses with our political panel.
Kamala Harris angrily attacks special counsel who spotlighted Biden memory lapses as 'politically motivated'
A reporter asked Harris in Washington if she thought Hur's report that recounted several memory lapses by the president was fair. Harris blasted Hur as being "wrong on the facts" and thought he should have shown greater integrity.
A reporter asked Harris in Washington if she thought Hur's report that recounted several memory lapses by the president was fair. Harris blasted Hur as being "wrong on the facts" and thought he should have shown greater integrity.
Donald Trump wins Nevada’s Republican caucuses as the only major candidate to participate
Former President Donald Trump won Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses Thursday after he was the only major candidate to compete, winning his third straight state as he tries to secure his party's nomination.
Former President Donald Trump won Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses Thursday after he was the only major candidate to compete, winning his third straight state as he tries to secure his party's nomination.
Biden delivers remarks after special counsel releases report on handling of classified documents
Speaking from the White House on Thursday evening, President Joe Biden said he "Cooperated completely," and threw up no roadblocks and "sought no delays," in a special counsel probe.
Speaking from the White House on Thursday evening, President Joe Biden said he "Cooperated completely," and threw up no roadblocks and "sought no delays," in a special counsel probe.
Trump Colorado ballot case goes before seemingly skeptical US Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday about whether Donald Trump can remain on the 2024 ballot for president in Colorado, and it sounds like the justices were skeptical of the state's effort to keep him off the ballot.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday about whether Donald Trump can remain on the 2024 ballot for president in Colorado, and it sounds like the justices were skeptical of the state's effort to keep him off the ballot.
Border crisis: Gov. Abbott to expand Operation Lone Star along border
Gov. Greg Abbott made an announcement regarding Operation Lone Star from the southern border on Thursday.
Gov. Greg Abbott made an announcement regarding Operation Lone Star from the southern border on Thursday.
Biden kept classified documents, special counsel says, but no criminal charges warranted
“We have also considered that, at trial, Mr. Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he did during our interview of him, as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," investigators wrote.
“We have also considered that, at trial, Mr. Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he did during our interview of him, as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," investigators wrote.