US-China trade war reignites as both sides slap new tariffs

The U.S.-China trade war has reignited as President Donald Trump, shortly after returning to office, imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, prompting swift retaliation from Beijing.

Trump mocks Taylor Swift, Chiefs after Eagles dominating Super Bowl LIX win

President Trump and Taylor Swift received different reactions from the Super Bowl LIX crowd on Sunday. After the game, Trump took to social media and appeared to mock Swift and the Chiefs for their 'tough' nights.

Trump orders Treasury to halt production of pennies

President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.

Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.

Pres. Donald Trump praises Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas Senate on passing SB2

President Donald Trump praised the efforts of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in the Texas Senate's passing of SB2, which would create education savings accounts.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target

Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.

Time magazine cover puts Elon Musk behind Trump's desk

A controversial Time Magazine cover implies that Elon Musk is acting as president, not Donald Trump.

Trump moves to reshape Kennedy Center, vows to end drag shows

President Donald Trump announced his plans to remove multiple members of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees Friday, including Chairman David M. Rubenstein.

Live updates: President Trump meets with prime minister of Japan; other developments

President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday for a visit that included a joint news conference Friday afternoon. 

Trump admin using federal prisons to detain people arrested in immigration crackdown

The Bureau of Prisons confirmed it is detaining some immigrants arrested under Trump’s latest enforcement efforts, reviving a practice that faced legal challenges during his first term.

School choice, gender identity, and online sports betting: TWITP

FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.

Texas Elon Musk mural defaced: 'Deny, Defend, Depose'

The words, "deny, defend, depose" were painted across a mural of billionaire Elon Musk in Brownsville, Texas.

'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws

In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."

DOGE staffer resigns after racist social media posts resurface

Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.

Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'

President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.

Gov. Abbott open to letting voters decide on sports betting

Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state.