Austin protest: Thousands gather at Texas Capitol to rally against Trump policies
Thousands of demonstrators were gathered for the President’s Day march and rally at the Texas State Capitol in Downtown Austin on Monday afternoon.
Thousands of demonstrators were gathered for the President’s Day march and rally at the Texas State Capitol in Downtown Austin on Monday afternoon.
Texas winter weather: Power grid will hold, Gov. Abbott says
Gov. Greg Abbott made a promise saying the power grid will hold, as some of the coldest temperatures of the year move into Central Texas this week.
Gov. Greg Abbott made a promise saying the power grid will hold, as some of the coldest temperatures of the year move into Central Texas this week.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Texas winter weather: Gov. Abbott gives update on preparation, response
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to speak alongside other state officials about how the state is preparing for incoming winter weather.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to speak alongside other state officials about how the state is preparing for incoming winter weather.
Pope Francis to remain hospitalized for respiratory tract infection
Pope Francis, 88, has been in the hospital since Friday with a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.”
Pope Francis, 88, has been in the hospital since Friday with a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.”
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Trump administration pause on federal funding could impact several major projects in Austin
The Trump Administration is pausing federal funding across the country for a review, which could impact several major transportation and health projects in Austin.
The Trump Administration is pausing federal funding across the country for a review, which could impact several major transportation and health projects in Austin.
Texas Legislature latest, TEA head testifies, Cornyn vs Paxton, and more: TWITP
The stage was set this week for what could be a state legislative session of high drama and infighting. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
The stage was set this week for what could be a state legislative session of high drama and infighting. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
Trump's mug shot from Fulton County Jail hangs in White House
President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
Will Donald Trump end daylight saving time? Here's what he's said
As daylight saving time approaches, President Donald Trump has voiced support for ending the time change, calling it “costly" and “inconvenient." Will his administration take action?
As daylight saving time approaches, President Donald Trump has voiced support for ending the time change, calling it “costly" and “inconvenient." Will his administration take action?
Elon Musk, Ted Cruz call for Texas House to pass school choice bill
Ted Cruz and Elon Musk are joining a growing number of people in Washington with eyes on the Texas lawmakers as school choice moves through the Texas House.
Ted Cruz and Elon Musk are joining a growing number of people in Washington with eyes on the Texas lawmakers as school choice moves through the Texas House.
CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
Issa Rae cancels sold-out Kennedy Center show after Trump named chairman
Actress and producer Issa Rae has canceled her upcoming event at the Kennedy Center, citing concerns over what she described as an infringement on the institution’s values.
Actress and producer Issa Rae has canceled her upcoming event at the Kennedy Center, citing concerns over what she described as an infringement on the institution’s values.
Trump's tariffs could hit these states the hardest, analysis shows
A new analysis reveals which states could be most affected by Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, with key industries bracing for economic fallout.
A new analysis reveals which states could be most affected by Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, with key industries bracing for economic fallout.
Trump signs order for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners
The president rolled out his plans to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Here's what we know.
The president rolled out his plans to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Here's what we know.
Will President Donald Trump attend the Daytona 500?
President Donald Trump attended Super Bowl LIX, becoming the first sitting president to attend the event. Will he attend the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race in Florida?
President Donald Trump attended Super Bowl LIX, becoming the first sitting president to attend the event. Will he attend the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race in Florida?
SpaceX's Starbase one step closer to becoming official Texas town
Elon Musk's company SpaceX is one step closer to making Starbase, Texas an official town. Starbase is home of SpaceX's starship development and production facility in South Texas.
Elon Musk's company SpaceX is one step closer to making Starbase, Texas an official town. Starbase is home of SpaceX's starship development and production facility in South Texas.