Smartphones, laptops excluded from latest tariffs

The Trump administration will exempt smartphones, laptops and chips used to make semiconductors from widespread tariffs.

Ken Paxton's Senate run, state budget, and Texas DOGE: TWITP

FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.

Wisconsin teen plotted Trump assassination, 'revolution:' warrant

An FBI investigation into a Wisconsin teen, already accused of killing his mother and stepfather, revealed a conspiracy to assassinate President Donald Trump.

Gov. Greg Abbott, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa discuss school choice bill

Senate Bill 2, the school choice bill, passed a House committee last week and it’s currently awaiting a debate on the full Texas House floor.

VIDEO: Florida suspects smash Tesla gate and steal 3 cars, deputies say

Video captured the moment two suspects rammed down a gate using one stolen Tesla and then drove off with two other stolen Tesla cars from a parking lot in Miami, Florida.

House moves Trump's budget bill forward: Here's what's next

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a budget framework that advances up to $1.5 trillion in tax breaks and cuts.

Michelle Obama slams divorce rumors during podcast interview

Michelle Obama appeared to shrug off any divorce speculation during a recent podcast interview where she alluded to skipping high-profile events. Here's what she said.

Ken Paxton announced bid for Senate; John Cornyn responds

Texas AG Ken Paxton has announced he is running to unseat longtime U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. What could that primary look like and what does this mean for the 2026 general election?

Ken Paxton eyes John Cornyn's Senate seat. Here's what the polls show

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton officially announced his bid for US Senate on Tuesday, bringing a Republican primary challenge to incumbent John Cornyn.

SAVE Act: How voter registration would change under proposed bill

The SAVE Act is set to get a vote this week. Here’s what to know about the bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to vote.

Tariffs to impact Boba Guys and US-based bubble tea factory

The cost of everyday food and drinks is expected to jump under President Trump's latest round of tariffs. Boba Guys, a popular Bay Area-based beverage chain says that, despite making its product locally, it can’t escape the rising costs of necessary, imported ingredients.

Ken Paxton announces run for US Senate

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he is challenging John Cornyn for his US Senate seat in 2026.

Trump birthday military parade reportedly in early stages

A military parade to celebrate President Donald Trump’s birthday is reportedly in the works. It's a long-held dream that the president tried to make happen in his first term. 

Price tag: How much Americans could pay between tariffs and tax cuts expiring

The price for Americans could be hefty if President Donald Trump’s tariffs stay in place and Congress doesn’t manage to extend his hallmark 2017 tax cuts.