Are election-integrity bills needed in Texas?
The Travis County Republican Party is calling on volunteers to testify or submit testimony to the Texas legislature regarding their concerns with election integrity.
20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Texas: The Issue Is – State Rep. Matt Schaefer on reorganizing Operation Lone Star
Operation Lone Star is entering its third year and people are wondering how this mission can continue as it is. State Rep. Matt Schaefer talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about HB 20 and how he hopes to reorganize the mission.
Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support
Republicans were united in opposition to Denver airport CEO Phillip Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience.
Families of those lost to gun violence call for action at 5th annual March for Our Lives rally
Parents and young advocates are fighting for Senate Bill 145, a bill to raise the minimum age to purchase an assault weapon.
McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
Trump rallying in Waco on Saturday as anticipation mounts over potential indictment
Trump’s rally, which begins at 5 p.m. at Waco Regional Airport, comes days after he said he was to be arrested by New York authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged hush payments to former adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Biden's TikTok moves testing young voters
Recent moves by Biden, including pressuring TikTok over its Chinese ownership, are testing the loyalty of young voters, a group that’s largely been in his corner.
South Carolina's top accountant to resign after $3.5 billion error
The Senate panel investigating the incident issued a damning report last week accusing him of "willful neglect of duty."
Texans testify before Senate committee on frustrations over illegal border crossings
Texans who live along the southern border testified before the Senate Committee on Border Security to say illegal border crossings are out of control.
Vanessa Guillen family speaks out after death of Fort Hood soldier Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz
Mayra Guillen says they were making progress with Fort Hood in the past couple of years. But just last week, Fort Hood officials said another Latina solider was found dead on post.
Texas lawmakers debating legislation on drag shows
State lawmakers are debating two bills that concern drag shows which would classify them as "sexually oriented performances" and prohibit public libraries who host drag performers from receiving state funding.
Proposed mandatory 10 years for gun crime draws warning at Texas Capitol
There was significant push-back on Thursday at the state capitol against a proposed law mandating 10 years in prison for those convicted of gun-related crimes.
Texas lawmakers take on rising health care costs with HB 711
Rep. James Frank drafted the bill in an effort to open up the health care marketplace by eliminating anti-competitive clauses in health insurance contracts.
Child sex abuse survivors protest Texas bill that would change statute of limitations in cases
House Bill 4601 would change the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases.
School voucher debate gets underway at Texas Capitol
Most of the bills are expected to eventually be sent to the full senate for consideration.
Utah gets official new flag after Governor Cox signs bill, executive order
Utah's new "state flag" features a large yellow beehive — the state’s symbol for "Industry," also its motto.
In Trump case, NY grand jury appears near end of its work
A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump over a hush money payment to a porn star appears poised to complete its work soon as law enforcement officials make preparations for possible unrest in the event of an indictment.
Two education rallies held outside State Capitol
It was an education centered day for the Texas legislature as two rallies were held outside the State Capitol.
Oklahoma court greenlights abortion to save mother's life
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to an abortion not just in a medical emergency.