Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
Payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund temporarily blocked
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
Texas app store age verification law can take effect, appeals court rules
A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.
A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.
Deputy pushes for changes to workers' comp laws
It was a hard-hitting day of testimony at the Texas Capitol. An East Texas deputy, who was severely injured in a deadly ambush this year, stood before lawmakers pushing for critical changes to workers' compensation laws.
It was a hard-hitting day of testimony at the Texas Capitol. An East Texas deputy, who was severely injured in a deadly ambush this year, stood before lawmakers pushing for critical changes to workers' compensation laws.
Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
GOP Senate campaign arm scrubs anti-Paxton posts following runoff win
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has seemingly erased all negative content against Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton following his runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has seemingly erased all negative content against Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton following his runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn.
Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
Texas U.S. Senate race heats up after Paxton secures GOP nomination
The race for the U.S. Senate remains the top battleground in Texas. On Wednesday, GOP nominee Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico wasted no time throwing punches.
The race for the U.S. Senate remains the top battleground in Texas. On Wednesday, GOP nominee Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico wasted no time throwing punches.
Stage is set for November general election
The race for the U.S. Senate remains the top battleground in Texas. On Wednesday, GOP nominee Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico wasted no time throwing punches.
The race for the U.S. Senate remains the top battleground in Texas. On Wednesday, GOP nominee Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico wasted no time throwing punches.
Stage set for intense Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton
After a commanding win for Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff election, the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his upstart opponent, Democrat James Talarico.
After a commanding win for Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff election, the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his upstart opponent, Democrat James Talarico.
Texas 2026 runoff takeaways: Trump effect in full force on election night
Texans have spoken and, in the wake of the primary runoffs, it's clear that they're calling for change and a shift in the establishment, particularly on the Republican side.
Texans have spoken and, in the wake of the primary runoffs, it's clear that they're calling for change and a shift in the establishment, particularly on the Republican side.
More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.
Biden sues DOJ to block release of his audio interviews
Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.
Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.
Trump administration pushes NDAs to curb federal media leaks
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Paxton thanks Cornyn, pounces on Talarico after big Senate win
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly turned to attack his Democratic opponent for U.S. Senate after he secured the Republican nomination during Tuesday’s runoff election.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly turned to attack his Democratic opponent for U.S. Senate after he secured the Republican nomination during Tuesday’s runoff election.
Texas 2026 election: Here's who's facing off in November
As results are finalized in the May 2026 primary runoffs, the Nov. 3 general election matchups are being set.
As results are finalized in the May 2026 primary runoffs, the Nov. 3 general election matchups are being set.
Texas Primary Runoff: Chip Roy for Texas AG
FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on Chip Roy's campaign for Texas Attorney General.
FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on Chip Roy's campaign for Texas Attorney General.
Texas Primary Runoff: Mayes Middleton for Texas AG
FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has been following Mayes Middleton's campaign.
FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has been following Mayes Middleton's campaign.