Jimmy Carter’s children, grandchildren continue legacy

Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, who were married for 77 years, leave behind a sprawling family.

Jimmy Carter funeral: Watch full service

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a state funeral Thursday in Washington, D.C. Here’s how you can watch live on FOX 5, FOX5DC.COM, and FOX LOCAL.

Mexico's president tries turning tables on Trump with 'nice' naming idea of her own

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

Remembering former president Jimmy Carter
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The nation continues to honor former president Jimmy Carter. The man once known as a "Washington Outsider" was welcomed back to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday

Texas schools hoping lawmakers increase funding during legislative session

The new legislative session starts soon. All this month, 7 On Your Side will be taking a look at some of the big issues at the state capitol. Among them is education after the legislature failed to pass a school funding measures during the last session.

Ken Paxton's whistleblower case returns to Travis County District Court

The Ken Paxton whistleblower case is returning to the Travis County 419th Civil District Court. It’s unclear exactly how the final judgment will be made, but a jury trial remains a possibility.

Paxton's whistleblower case back in court
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The Ken Paxton whistleblower case is returning to the Travis County 419th Civil District Court.�It?s unclear exactly how the final judgment will be made, but a jury trial remains a possibility.

Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'

“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.

Sen. Ted Cruz, VP-elect JD Vance place bet on Cotton Bowl

Sen. Ted Cruz and Vice President-elect JD Vance and betting local food and beer ahead of Friday night's showdown between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Jimmy Blacklock named new chief justice of Texas Supreme Court

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed his former general counsel and current Texas Supreme Court Justice, Jimmy Blacklock as the next chief justice of the court.

Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska

In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska. 

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.

Popular vote: How Trump’s 77.3 million ranks among past presidential candidates

Who’s gotten the most votes ever? As the 2024 election is certified, here’s a look at how the final totals for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compare to previous candidates.

Trump’s popular vote win is GOP's first in 20 years

For the first time in 20 years, a Republican presidential candidate is ready to take the White House as the winner of the popular vote.