Border battle between Abbott, DOJ continues in Austin courtroom
The battle over the border continued in an Austin courtroom Tuesday with a hearing concerning whether the buoy barrier system violates federal law.
The battle over the border continued in an Austin courtroom Tuesday with a hearing concerning whether the buoy barrier system violates federal law.
Amid indictments, Trump's attacks on prosecutors build on history of using 'coded' language around race
Other modern public figures have used coded language around race, but few at Trump's level have shown such a consistent pattern of deploying racist language and tropes.
Other modern public figures have used coded language around race, but few at Trump's level have shown such a consistent pattern of deploying racist language and tropes.
DOJ objects to Donald Trump’s proposed April 2026 date for DC trial
Prosecutors have proposed a trial date in January 2024 in a case accusing the former president of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Prosecutors have proposed a trial date in January 2024 in a case accusing the former president of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
More funding for rural broadband infrastructure announced by Biden administration
The Biden administration on Monday continued its push toward internet-for-all by 2030, announcing about $667 million in new grants and loans to build more broadband infrastructure in the rural U.S.
The Biden administration on Monday continued its push toward internet-for-all by 2030, announcing about $667 million in new grants and loans to build more broadband infrastructure in the rural U.S.
Elon Musk mocks users who want to keep the ‘block’ feature: ‘How does the medicine taste’
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Trump, allies doubling down on 2020 election lies even after indictments
Although Trump’s allegations about the 2020 election have repeatedly been disproven — often by his own advisers — they’ve taken a firm hold among his party.
Although Trump’s allegations about the 2020 election have repeatedly been disproven — often by his own advisers — they’ve taken a firm hold among his party.
Trump skipping Republican presidential debate, he announces on TRUTH
Former President Donald Trump announced he will "not be doing the debates" on his TRUTH Social platform Sunday, Aug. 20.
Former President Donald Trump announced he will "not be doing the debates" on his TRUTH Social platform Sunday, Aug. 20.
From Paxton impeachment to Operation Lone Star, here's what happened This Week in Texas Politics
From new developments in the Paxton impeachment trial to news with ERCOT and Operation Lone Star, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at what happened This Week in Texas Politics.
From new developments in the Paxton impeachment trial to news with ERCOT and Operation Lone Star, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at what happened This Week in Texas Politics.
Attorneys for Daniel Perry submit petition to pardon to Gov. Abbott
A petition to pardon Sgt. Daniel Perry has been submitted to Gov. Abbott by an Austin criminal law firm representing Perry. Perry was found guilty of the murder of a Black Lives Matter protester in April, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison in May.
A petition to pardon Sgt. Daniel Perry has been submitted to Gov. Abbott by an Austin criminal law firm representing Perry. Perry was found guilty of the murder of a Black Lives Matter protester in April, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison in May.
Elon Musk takes heat after announcing apparent end of 'block' feature on X: 'Worst idea ever'
Users called Musk's proposal a mistake, adding that it would allow troll accounts to harass them.
Users called Musk's proposal a mistake, adding that it would allow troll accounts to harass them.
1st Republican debate: Which 2024 presidential candidates qualify
Next week, Republicans will hold their first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign.
Next week, Republicans will hold their first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign.
Trump cancels press conference about election fraud on lawyers’ advice
A press conference originally scheduled for Monday by former President Donald Trump promising to unveil what he claims is new evidence of fraud in the 2020 election in Georgia was canceled.
A press conference originally scheduled for Monday by former President Donald Trump promising to unveil what he claims is new evidence of fraud in the 2020 election in Georgia was canceled.
Ken Paxton impeachment: Attempts to dismiss foiled in wake of new documents
Be careful what you ask for: that's the lesson from the latest fallout from the Texas AG Ken Paxton impeachment case, says a Dallas-area constitutional law attorney.
Be careful what you ask for: that's the lesson from the latest fallout from the Texas AG Ken Paxton impeachment case, says a Dallas-area constitutional law attorney.
Gov. Abbott, TxDOT announce record $142B transportation investment
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure. The investment includes nearly $6.2 billion in funding for Austin area projects.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure. The investment includes nearly $6.2 billion in funding for Austin area projects.
Elon Musk says SpaceX using Starlink to aid Maui wildfire recovery
The Tesla CEO says SpaceX is providing Starlink satellites to restore internet in Maui after the devastating wildfires.
The Tesla CEO says SpaceX is providing Starlink satellites to restore internet in Maui after the devastating wildfires.
Biden to use Camp David backdrop hoping to improve Japan-South Korea relations
Japan and South Korea have been trying to overcome a tense relationship that dates back to World War II.
Japan and South Korea have been trying to overcome a tense relationship that dates back to World War II.
Biden to use Camp David backdrop hoping to improve Japan-South Korea relations
Japan and South Korea have been trying to overcome a tense relationship that dates back to World War II.
Japan and South Korea have been trying to overcome a tense relationship that dates back to World War II.
Will Arizona be the next state to indict former president Donald Trump?
Arizona could be the next state to indict former president Donald Trump on charges in connection to trying to overturn the 2020 election results.
Arizona could be the next state to indict former president Donald Trump on charges in connection to trying to overturn the 2020 election results.
New documents outline evidence in Ken Paxton impeachment trial
Some of the evidence mentioned includes a burner Uber account set up for impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton to book rides to meet his mistress.
Some of the evidence mentioned includes a burner Uber account set up for impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton to book rides to meet his mistress.
Americans divided over Trump’s actions in election cases, poll shows
The poll shows that the country is split on the former president's alleged attempt to interfere in Georgia's 2020 election vote count.
The poll shows that the country is split on the former president's alleged attempt to interfere in Georgia's 2020 election vote count.