Ken Paxton whistleblower lawsuit to move forward

The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by four staffers fired by Texas AG Ken Paxton. In this "FOX 7 Focus," FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak talks with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder.

This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton, border and school choice

FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the fallout from Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, a special session called by the governor to handle the border crisis, and more.

Abbott calls for special session due to border crisis; school choice on back burner

The governor is calling for lawmakers to come back to Austin for a special session weeks after Ken Paxton's impeachment trial came to a close, this as the southern border is experiencing a migrant surge.

Biden targeting Trump's 'extremist movement' as he makes democracy standard in reelection bid

The president on Thursday will make his fourth in a series of presidential addresses about the state of democracy as he tries to remain in office amid low approval ratings and concern from voters about his age.

House Republicans make case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing

The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."

'Workers of America are getting screwed': Trump speaks before Michigan UAW workers amid strike

“The workers of America are getting - I’m going to put it very nicely - screwed, you're getting screwed," Trump said. "Yesterday Joe Biden posed for photos at the picket line. But it is his policies that sent Michigan autoworkers to the unemployment line."

2nd GOP debate: Candidates take shots at Trump and each other

Donald Trump’s rivals were quick to lay into him during the second presidential debate on Wednesday, ripping the former president for skipping the event as they sought to blunt the momentum that has seen him build a commanding early lead in the Republican primary.

Ken Paxton wants back pay for suspension period prior to impeachment trial

After being acquitted on impeachment charges, Ken Paxton now says he wants back pay for the period he was suspended while awaiting his trial.

Cassidy Hutchinson's book alleges Mark Meadows' suits smelled 'like a bonfire' from burning papers

A former aide in Donald Trump's White House says chief of staff Mark Meadows burned papers so often after the 2020 election his wife complained his suits smelled “like a bonfire.”

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.

Biden tells UAW workers they saved auto industry in historic speech on picket line

Joe Biden will be the first sitting President to join a picket line as he's expected to walk with striking UAW members on Tuesday. Here's what we know about his visit and how to watch it all.

Biden to UAW: 'Stick with it, you deserve a significant raise'

It was a day of firsts for both the UAW and the U.S. presidency as both were joined on the picket line in Metro Detroit.

UAW strike: Joe Biden, Donald Trump plan visits to Michigan this week

As UAW workers continue striking this week, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are planning visits to Michigan.

Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says

The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.

This Week in Texas Politics: Ken Paxton acquittal

FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski caught up with political experts to discuss in This Week in Texas Politics.

UAW strike: President Joe Biden to speak in Michigan in support of union

President Joe Biden will visit Michigan on Tuesday to meet with UAW members striking against Detroit's Big Three, according to a report from the Washington Post.