Supreme Court allows Trump to strip protected status for thousands of Venezuelans
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to deportation.
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to deportation.
Judge rules DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace 'unlawful'
A federal district judge declared that actions by the Department of Government Efficiency to take over the U.S. Institute of Peace were “unlawful" and had to be declared “null and void."
A federal district judge declared that actions by the Department of Government Efficiency to take over the U.S. Institute of Peace were “unlawful" and had to be declared “null and void."
Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with a "more aggressive" form of prostate cancer.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with a "more aggressive" form of prostate cancer.
Trump tells Walmart: ‘Eat the tariffs’
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
Texas bill deadlines, deals, and re-writes dominate headlines: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas prosecutors sue Ken Paxton over rules to rein in 'rogue' DAs
Last month, it became a requirement for district and county attorneys that represent an area with a population of more than 400,000 people to provide “performance reports" to Attorney General Ken Paxton's office and provide certain case files.
Last month, it became a requirement for district and county attorneys that represent an area with a population of more than 400,000 people to provide “performance reports" to Attorney General Ken Paxton's office and provide certain case files.
Travis, El Paso counties sue Ken Paxton over new crime reporting rules
Travis and El Paso counties are suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over new reporting requirements that only affect 13 counties.
Travis and El Paso counties are suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over new reporting requirements that only affect 13 counties.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Texas asks for USDA waiver to ban junk food from SNAP benefits
Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.
Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.
Melania Trump statue stolen from hometown after first one torched
A bronze statue of First Lady Melania Trump has disappeared from her hometown in Slovenia.
A bronze statue of First Lady Melania Trump has disappeared from her hometown in Slovenia.
Conservatives block Trump's big tax cuts bill
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Supreme Court hears arguments over birthright citizenship: What to know
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether to allow the Trump administration to block birthright citizenship in at least 27 states until it makes a final ruling.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether to allow the Trump administration to block birthright citizenship in at least 27 states until it makes a final ruling.
Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says
The Kremlin confirmed President Putin will not attend Thursday’s Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. U.S. President Trump is also skipping the summit, according to Reuters, despite urging Ukraine to accept the meeting.
The Kremlin confirmed President Putin will not attend Thursday’s Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. U.S. President Trump is also skipping the summit, according to Reuters, despite urging Ukraine to accept the meeting.
Abbott signs business bills as deal on education funding gets closer
A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed
A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed
Biden evaluated after ‘small nodule’ found in prostate during physical
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Sen. Ted Cruz wants to give Americans $1K at birth to invest
The Invest America Act would put $1,000 from the government in an index fund that tracks the S&P 500.
The Invest America Act would put $1,000 from the government in an index fund that tracks the S&P 500.
Biden's team considered wheelchair amid health concerns: New book
Former President Joe Biden's aides privately discussed the possibility of the president needing to use a wheelchair if he were re-elected.
Former President Joe Biden's aides privately discussed the possibility of the president needing to use a wheelchair if he were re-elected.
Texas AG Ken Paxton investigating General Mills over 'healthy' claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into General Mills, claiming the company illegally represents foods containing artificial dyes as "healthy."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into General Mills, claiming the company illegally represents foods containing artificial dyes as "healthy."