Texas court partially blocks Abbott's directive to investigate parents of trans youth
A hearing has been scheduled for March 11 to decide where to block Gov. Greg Abbott, Commissioner Jaime Masters, and DFPS’s actions more broadly, says the ACLU.
A hearing has been scheduled for March 11 to decide where to block Gov. Greg Abbott, Commissioner Jaime Masters, and DFPS’s actions more broadly, says the ACLU.
Texas temporarily blocked from investigating the family of a trans teen over gender-affirming care
A state judge’s ruling does not stop the agency from opening investigations into other families in similar situations.
A state judge’s ruling does not stop the agency from opening investigations into other families in similar situations.
Beto O'Rourke wins Democratic nomination for Texas governor
Beto O'Rourke hopes to unseat incumbent Governor Greg Abbott in the November election.
Beto O'Rourke hopes to unseat incumbent Governor Greg Abbott in the November election.
What did the ‘heckler’ say during State of the Union?
During President Biden's State of the Union address, there are reports that a few members of Congress yelled out while the president was speaking.
During President Biden's State of the Union address, there are reports that a few members of Congress yelled out while the president was speaking.
Texas Attorney General primary results: Ken Paxton forced into runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will have to win the GOP nomination in a runoff. He's seeking his third term as AG amid legal woes and accusations of abuse of his office.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will have to win the GOP nomination in a runoff. He's seeking his third term as AG amid legal woes and accusations of abuse of his office.
State of the Union: Read the full text of President Joe Biden's 2022 address
Read the full text of President Joe Biden's 2022 State of the Union.
Read the full text of President Joe Biden's 2022 State of the Union.
State of the Union: Biden condemns Russian aggression, vows to stop inflation
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
2022 Texas Governor election: Abbott versus Beto
The primaries are over, leaving just two candidates standing in the race for the top spot in Texas. Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke will face off in November.
The primaries are over, leaving just two candidates standing in the race for the top spot in Texas. Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke will face off in November.
ACLU files lawsuit to block Texas from investigating parents of trans youth
A lawsuit has been filed naming Governor Greg Abbott as one of its defendants. It's asking to block Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from investigating gender-transitioning care for trans youth as "child abuse."
A lawsuit has been filed naming Governor Greg Abbott as one of its defendants. It's asking to block Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from investigating gender-transitioning care for trans youth as "child abuse."
The Trump factor to play heavily in midterm elections, political experts say
Chances are you’ve seen attack ads on repeat with the election being Tuesday. We wanted to take a look at the ‘Trump factor’ and if the weight of the former president could impact the outcome in some races.
Chances are you’ve seen attack ads on repeat with the election being Tuesday. We wanted to take a look at the ‘Trump factor’ and if the weight of the former president could impact the outcome in some races.
FOX 7 Discussion: Is there a Republican wing of GOP that supports Putin?
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a FOX 7 Discussion on if there is a Republican wing of the GOP that supports Putin.
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a FOX 7 Discussion on if there is a Republican wing of the GOP that supports Putin.
Elon Musk says his Starlink internet is ‘now active’ in Ukraine
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
Police erect fencing around the US Capitol ahead of Pres. Biden's State of the Union Address
Ahead of President Biden's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, authorities in D.C. are making preparations.
Ahead of President Biden's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, authorities in D.C. are making preparations.
Gov. Abbott calls on Texas retailers to remove Russian products from shelves
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called on Texas retailers to remove all Russian products from their shelves.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called on Texas retailers to remove all Russian products from their shelves.
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Delta Air Lines dissolves ties with Russian-national airline
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has joined the growing list of Western businesses suspending ties with Russia following that country’s invasion of Ukraine this week.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has joined the growing list of Western businesses suspending ties with Russia following that country’s invasion of Ukraine this week.
Abbott directs state agencies to safeguard Texas as Russian cyberattack potential increases
Gov. Abbott wrote a letter on Friday directing Texas DIR and DPS to take critical actions in order to safeguard the state from Russian cyberattacks.
Gov. Abbott wrote a letter on Friday directing Texas DIR and DPS to take critical actions in order to safeguard the state from Russian cyberattacks.
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: US, Europe agree to freeze assets of Russia’s Putin, Lavrov
The EU’s unanimous decision, part of a broader sanctions package, indicated that Western powers are moving toward unprecedented measures to try to force Putin to stop the brutal invasion of Russia’s neighbor and from unleashing a major war in Europe.
The EU’s unanimous decision, part of a broader sanctions package, indicated that Western powers are moving toward unprecedented measures to try to force Putin to stop the brutal invasion of Russia’s neighbor and from unleashing a major war in Europe.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? Biden taps 1st Black woman to Supreme Court
President Joe Biden tapped federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman picked for the high court.
President Joe Biden tapped federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman picked for the high court.
3 Texas GOP attorney general candidates debate without Ken Paxton
The fight for the Texas attorney general job got heated during a debate Thursday night. But the man who holds the position now was a no-show.
The fight for the Texas attorney general job got heated during a debate Thursday night. But the man who holds the position now was a no-show.
Russia-Ukraine: What to know as Russia attacks Ukraine
Russian troops launched a broad, three-pronged assault on Ukraine that opened with air and missile strikes on Ukrainian military facilities and included ground troops invading from Crimea.
Russian troops launched a broad, three-pronged assault on Ukraine that opened with air and missile strikes on Ukrainian military facilities and included ground troops invading from Crimea.