What does ‘gain of function’ mean in science? Here’s what to know after Trump’s ban
President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.
President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.
Trump meets with ballerina Ksenia Karelina, weeks after her release from Russia
The Russian-American woman was arrested in 2024 and convicted of treason on charges related to a donation of about $52 to a charity benefitting Ukraine.
The Russian-American woman was arrested in 2024 and convicted of treason on charges related to a donation of about $52 to a charity benefitting Ukraine.
Trump administration offers to pay migrants $1,000 to leave US
The Trump administration announced it will offer $1,000 and travel assistance to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily return to their home countries.
The Trump administration announced it will offer $1,000 and travel assistance to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily return to their home countries.
Tourists give thumbs down to Trump's plan to turn Alcatraz back into prison
San Francisco visitors weighed in on President Trump's weekend idea to turn Alcatraz Island – now a tourist attraction – back into a federal prison, saying the idea was nonsensical and expensive.
San Francisco visitors weighed in on President Trump's weekend idea to turn Alcatraz Island – now a tourist attraction – back into a federal prison, saying the idea was nonsensical and expensive.
Border czar on cartels: 'We're going to wipe them off the face of the earth' | Texas: The Issue Is
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's "border czar," is pleased by the progress that has been made at the border so far, but says the goal is now to "finish the job."
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's "border czar," is pleased by the progress that has been made at the border so far, but says the goal is now to "finish the job."
'I don't know,' Trump says when asked if people deserve due process
President Donald Trump says he doesn’t know whether American citizens are entitled to due process rights as defined by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.
President Donald Trump says he doesn’t know whether American citizens are entitled to due process rights as defined by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.
Starbase, home to Elon Musk's SpaceX, to become Texas' newest city
Starbase, Texas, the home of Elon Musk's SpaceX, will officially become a city after this Saturday's election.
Starbase, Texas, the home of Elon Musk's SpaceX, will officially become a city after this Saturday's election.
Trump's AI image of himself as pope draws criticism ahead of conclave
President Donald Trump’s latest social media stunt – an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope – sparked immediate backlash.
President Donald Trump’s latest social media stunt – an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope – sparked immediate backlash.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
3.81-carat diamond found in Arkansas State Park by Minnesota man
One amateur diamond hunter from Minnesota says his hobby is paying off in big ways after he found a 3.81-carat brown diamond on the ground at Crater of Diamonds State Park early last week.
One amateur diamond hunter from Minnesota says his hobby is paying off in big ways after he found a 3.81-carat brown diamond on the ground at Crater of Diamonds State Park early last week.
President Trump set to host military parade to celebrate Army's 250th birthday
President Donald Trump is set to host a military parade in June to honor military veterans and active-duty service members and commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, and his own, according to reports.
President Donald Trump is set to host a military parade in June to honor military veterans and active-duty service members and commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, and his own, according to reports.
Texas bail reform, tariff turmoil, and possible THC ban: 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.
Most Americans say it's Trump, not judges, overstepping power
A new poll shows Americans are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power, rather than the courts.
A new poll shows Americans are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power, rather than the courts.
Trump signs executive order to slash federal funding for PBS, NPR
The executive order against PBS and NPR comes as the Trump administration attempts to eliminate other independent news agencies.
The executive order against PBS and NPR comes as the Trump administration attempts to eliminate other independent news agencies.
Trump wants to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’
In a social media post, the president expressed his push to change the name of the federal holiday.
In a social media post, the president expressed his push to change the name of the federal holiday.
Report: Army drafts plan for parade with 6,600 troops on Trump’s birthday
The Army is drafting plans for a massive parade on June 14 — its 250th birthday and Donald Trump’s 79th — involving more than 6,600 troops, heavy equipment, and fireworks. The event is still under review.
The Army is drafting plans for a massive parade on June 14 — its 250th birthday and Donald Trump’s 79th — involving more than 6,600 troops, heavy equipment, and fireworks. The event is still under review.
Trump encourages University of Alabama graduates to work harder, never give up
President Donald Trump's speech Thursday night was interspersed with complaints about his critics, accusations that judges were “interferring" with his agenda and attacks on his predecessor, Joe Biden.
President Donald Trump's speech Thursday night was interspersed with complaints about his critics, accusations that judges were “interferring" with his agenda and attacks on his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Chair of Presidential Religious Liberty Commission
The Commission was established by Pres. Trump to focus on the foundations, awareness, and protection of religious liberty in the U.S.
The Commission was established by Pres. Trump to focus on the foundations, awareness, and protection of religious liberty in the U.S.
Trump-appointed Texas judge rules against use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
The Trump administration looked to use the 18th-century wartime law to deport Venezuelans they say are members of the gang Tren de Aragua.
The Trump administration looked to use the 18th-century wartime law to deport Venezuelans they say are members of the gang Tren de Aragua.
Mike Waltz, Trump's ex-national security advisor, named UN ambassador
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.