Derek Chauvin sentence: 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin's prison experience could look different

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

Harris asserts 'progress' made amid 'tough' situation at US-Mexico border

Vice President Kamala Harris has used her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office to call for an end to political “rhetoric” and “infighting” over immigration, an issue that Republicans have been eager to weaponize against her.

Sharpton on Derek Chauvin sentence: 'Justice would have been the maximum'

“Let us not feel we are here to celebrate because justice would have been George Floyd never having been killed,” Rev. Al Sharpton said in the wake of the sentencing of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Biden celebrates Pride Month, names special envoy for LGBTQ rights

President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.

Gianna Floyd, 7, shares message for father at Derek Chauvin sentencing: 'I miss you'

George Floyd’s 7-year-old daughter Gianna shared a heartbreaking message for her late father during the sentencing of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin.

Abbott issues statewide call for jailers to assist at border

Earlier in the month, Abbott announced that state trespassing charges would be filed on those caught illegally crossing or smuggling people into Texas.

Police, Trump supporters sued over Texas highway incident

Videos shared on social media show a group of cars and pickup trucks riding alongside the campaign bus as it traveled from San Antonio to Austin.

Pence says he's 'proud' of role certifying 2020 election results

Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his role in certifying the 2020 election results and said he is “proud” of his own actions on Jan. 6.

Legal experts share predictions for Chauvin sentencing

Minnesota legal experts are sharing their predictions for Friday’s sentencing of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Rudy Giuliani's New York law license suspended

An appellate court in New York has suspended Rudy Giuliani's license to practice law for making "demonstrably false" statements about the 2020 presidential election on behalf of Donald Trump, his client.

Quinnipiac University poll shows Texans split on Abbott reelection

According to the poll, voters in Texas are split on Governor Greg Abbott, who is up for reelection next year. 46% say he deserves to be reelected while 48% say he does not.

Texas border wall project receives over $450K in donations in one week

Texas received $459,000 in private donations for the state’s planned wall at the southern border, Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced.

Explainer: What to know as Derek Chauvin sentenced in George Floyd's death

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin faces sentencing Friday in the death of George Floyd, with a judge weighing a prison term experts say could be as much as 30 years.

Biden to urge vaccination in NC as US likely to miss original July 4 goal

President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott sets date for special session

Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss what could be on the table for July's special session.

City of Austin to meet with Biden admin to discuss gun violence

Austin is one of 15 cities chosen across the nation to meet with the Biden administration on a regular basis to discuss gun violence.

Expert predicts Derek Chauvin won't get maximum sentence Friday

An expert says former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin won't get the maximum 40-year sentence when he goes before a judge Friday.

Biden: DOJ, ATF will revoke licenses of gun dealers who exploit loopholes

President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.