RFK Jr. advances to final Senate vote for HHS secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, is set to find out on Tuesday if he has cleared the first hurdle to become the nation’s top health official when the Senate Finance Committee votes on his nomination.

50 states, 50 protests against Project 2025, Trump orders planned for Feb. 5

Protests against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's executive orders are planned for Wednesday at state Capitol buildings in all 50 states.

China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.

Trump, Musk take aim at USAID
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The USAID headquarters in Washington D.C. was closed on Monday after President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, took aim at the agency over the weekend. DOGE, which is led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is tasked with cutting government spending. FOX's Caroline Shively reports.

Texas House Democrats push back against Senate Bill 2, school choice plan

Texas House Democrats gathered on Monday to issue a call for action concerning Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice in Texas.

Texas Dems react to Abbott's address, SB 2
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Texas House Democrats gathered Monday outside a Pflugerville ISD school to push back against Senate Bill 2 and Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts to bring school choice to Texas.

Judge extends block on Trump’s federal funding freeze

President Donald Trump issued a directive last week to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.

What is a tariff? Why Trump delayed them for Mexico and what it means for the US

President Donald Trump has said that he will delay tariffs on Mexican imports for at least a month as the country south of the U.S. has said they will reinforce the border with 10,000 members of the National Guard immediately.

What is USAID, the government agency Musk, Trump aim to shut down?

The U.S. Agency for International Development – or USAID – is on the cusp of being shut down, according to Elon Musk.

Abbott outlines legislative emergency items
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Gov. Greg Abbott gave his annual State of the State address Sunday night, outlining seven emergency items he wants addressed by the Texas Legislature.

Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address

Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.

Texas' battle over school choice continues | Texas: The Issue Is

A Texas Senate committee has pushed forward Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with advocates for school choice and small government about what's being pitched.

Tariffs could cause 'some pain' for Americans, Trump says

President Donald Trump insists tariffs on our closest neighbors are needed to “protect Americans," but he conceded Sunday that they might also cause “some pain."

Trump tariffs latest: China to file lawsuit for 'wrongful practices of US'

Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.

Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate

Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.

Minnesota's Ken Martin elected DNC chair

Ken Martin, the Democratic Party's leader in Minnesota, was elected as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Trump's executive orders, Texas school choice: 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.

Live updates: White House press briefing, executive orders

Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her second briefing of the new administration, after which the president is schedule to sign more executive orders.