Local leaders offer differing views on mask mandate debate

Austin and Travis County's mask mandate remains in place. But, local officials have conflicting opinions on how counties should handle the situation. 

Biden staffer blocks Ted Cruz from taking video at migrant facility

Sen. Ted Cruz showed exclusive video of a woman he identified as a Biden administration staffer blocking him from recording at a migrant facility on "Sunday Morning Futures."

Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted

Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.

Trump may visit US-Mexico border region ‘soon,’ former aide says

Neither Biden nor Harris have visited the border region since taking office but members of the administration joined members of Congress in a visit to a facility in Texas on Wednesday.

Court sides with Austin in mask mandate battle, denies injunction

Friday Judge Lora Livingston of the 261st District Civil Court ruled that Austin and Travis County’s mask mandates can remain in place. 

Biden calls new Georgia election law 'Jim Crow in the 21st century'

President Joe Biden condemned a sweeping GOP-sponsored overhaul of Georgia’s elections. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lashed back, accusing Biden of attempting to “destroy the sanctity and security of the ballot box.”

Biden invites Russia, China to 1st global climate talks of administration

President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration.

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says they posed 'zero threat right from the start'

Former President Donald Trump defended a violent mob of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol in an attack that led to five deaths, claiming they posed "zero threat."

Immigration takes center stage in Biden’s first press conference

With young migrants crowded into detention centers on the border, immigration took center stage at Joe Biden’s first formal press conference. 

Drop seen in Texans showing up for COVID-19 vaccines

Gov. Greg Abbott said that he's hoping to increase the number of Texans getting COVID-19 vaccines after seeing a drop in people showing up for it.

White House officially withdraws Neera Tanden nomination for budget chief from Senate

The White House on Thursday officially withdrew the nomination of Neera Tanden to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget from the U.S. Senate.

FOX 7 Discussion: Lawmakers debating assault-style weapons ban

Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense join Rebecca Thomas to talk about lawmakers discussing gun control.

Biden selects Harris to lead response to migrant surge at US-Mexico border

President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House's response to the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border.

Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.