Abbott threatens to arrest Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block GOP voting bills

Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to arrest the House Democrats if they do not show up to vote on a Republican election bill. But it may be weeks before that happens. They are prepared to stay in Washington D.C. until the special session ends.

Texas police reform bill signed into law by Gov. Abbott

The legislation becoming law in Texas improves police training, makes some police practices illegal and increases hiring transparency.

Biden hosts San Jose, New York, D.C. mayors to discuss reducing crime

The president talked through the work federal law enforcement is doing to stop the flow of illegal guns, including new strike forces in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington to help take down illegal gun traffickers and a new “zero tolerance” policy for dealers who sell guns illegally.

Texas House, Senate committees approve voting legislation

The bills would ban 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting, though they allow for curbside voting for the disabled.

LIVE: Mayor Adler talks City budget
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Austin Mayor Steve Adler joined Good Day Austin Sunday morning to talk about the City's proposed $4.5 billion budget.

Tesla launches initiative to build first solar neighborhood in Austin

The partnership between Tesla, Brookfield, and Dacra will be the first Tesla Solar neighborhood and the nation’s most sustainable residential community.

Ransomware attacks: Biden urges Putin to crack down on cybercriminals

The White House says President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure."

President Biden to give speech on voting rights in Philadelphia Tuesday

President Joe Biden will be visiting Philadelphia next week to 'deliver remarks on actions to protect the sacred, constitutional right to vote,' according to a White House press release issued Friday.

Special session has begun at the Texas Capitol and tensions are heavy

With some controversial bills on the Governor's call for the special session, the possibility of another Democrat walkout is not ruled out if legislatures can't find a compromise.

US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.

Harris says Democrats will donate $25M to expand ‘I Will Vote’ campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Howard University, her alma mater, on July 8 where she spoke about the importance of protecting voting rights amid a Republican push to enact more restrictive voting laws.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Legislature funding fight

Texas Tribune political reporter Patrick Svitek joins Mike Warren to talk about the upcoming special session.

Texas Legislature Special Session agenda released by Gov. Abbott

A number of hot issue items are on the agenda following Texas Democrats' walkout on the final night of the 87th Legislative Session.

Bill, Melinda Gates will co-chair foundation together after divorce

If Melinda French Gates resigns, Bill Gates would essentially buy her out of the foundation, one of the world's largest private charitable organizations.

Biden stops in Crystal Lake to tout bipartisan infrastructure deal

President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.

Trump files class-action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google

Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.