Bounty hunters could target migrants under proposed Mississippi bill
A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.
A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.
Texas Senate holds public hearing on school vouchers
The Senate education committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts.
The Senate education committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts.
Gov. Abbott deploys special unit to Texas-Mexico border
Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed a special National Guard unit to the US-Mexico border on Monday. In Austin, a border Democrat has filed bills to help the governor be reimbursed for security efforts along the border.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed a special National Guard unit to the US-Mexico border on Monday. In Austin, a border Democrat has filed bills to help the governor be reimbursed for security efforts along the border.
Live updates: Trump expected to sign flurry of new military orders
Trump is expected to sign a flurry of new executive orders focused on the military.
Trump is expected to sign a flurry of new executive orders focused on the military.
Gov. Greg Abbott to deliver State of the State address Sunday
Governor Abbott is expected to lay out his plan for the current session of the Texas Legislature and other goals he hopes to achieve in the next year.
Governor Abbott is expected to lay out his plan for the current session of the Texas Legislature and other goals he hopes to achieve in the next year.
Del Valle Superintendent on budget deficit, state funding
Local school districts are dealing with mounting budget deficits. District leaders are largely laying the blame at the feet of state legislators who have not raised the so-called basic allotment in six years. That's the per-student amount each district gets in state funding.
Local school districts are dealing with mounting budget deficits. District leaders are largely laying the blame at the feet of state legislators who have not raised the so-called basic allotment in six years. That's the per-student amount each district gets in state funding.
Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments
President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.
President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.
ICE begins 'targeted operations' in Chicago amid fears of immigration raids
ICE, along with several other federal agencies, began what they called "enhanced targeted operations" on Sunday in Chicago.
ICE, along with several other federal agencies, began what they called "enhanced targeted operations" on Sunday in Chicago.
Kristi Noem sworn in as Homeland Security Secretary
Kristi Noem was sworn in as homeland security secretary by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his home Saturday.
Kristi Noem was sworn in as homeland security secretary by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his home Saturday.
Thousands gather for annual Texas Rally for Life at Austin Capitol
Around 4,000 people marched to the state capitol Saturday in support of Texas' near-total abortion ban.
Around 4,000 people marched to the state capitol Saturday in support of Texas' near-total abortion ban.
Trump fires inspectors general: What to know
The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies.
The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies.
CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a narrow Senate confirmation.
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a narrow Senate confirmation.
Trump targets FEMA while visiting disaster zones in North Carolina, California
President Donald Trump said he's considering "getting rid of" FEMA as he hit the road for the first time since his second inauguration, visiting victims of Hurricane Helene and the California wildfires.
President Donald Trump said he's considering "getting rid of" FEMA as he hit the road for the first time since his second inauguration, visiting victims of Hurricane Helene and the California wildfires.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary
Despite the controversy surrounding his past behavior, former veteran and FOX News host Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new defense secretary in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
Despite the controversy surrounding his past behavior, former veteran and FOX News host Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new defense secretary in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
Texas Legislature: Hearing set for Texas school voucher bill
The first hearing on a new school voucher plan is now set for Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Texas Capitol.
The first hearing on a new school voucher plan is now set for Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Texas Capitol.
Texas border, school vouchers and a possible THC ban: 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.
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.
Tennessee lawmaker proposes amendment that would allow Trump to run for 3rd term
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is pushing a new amendment to the Constitution that would allow a president three terms in office.
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is pushing a new amendment to the Constitution that would allow a president three terms in office.
Mississippi 'contraception begins at erections' bill. Here’s what we know
The legislation introduced by state Sen. Bradford Blackmon would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo."
The legislation introduced by state Sen. Bradford Blackmon would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo."
Texas Bar drops case against AG Ken Paxton over election interference claims
The State Bar of Texas will not mover forward with it's case against Attorney General Ken Paxton after the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of the assistant attorney general in a similar case last month.
The State Bar of Texas will not mover forward with it's case against Attorney General Ken Paxton after the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of the assistant attorney general in a similar case last month.