Trump taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency

President-elect Trump announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as the leaders of his new Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to reduce federal waste and bureaucracy.

Live House election results: What GOP needs for majority

As of Tuesday, Republicans had won 216 seats to Democrats’ 206, according to election results by the Associated Press.

Trump nominates FOX News host, Army veteran Pete Hegseth for defense secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is moving to build out his foreign policy team, announcing he is nominating Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary.

Texas lawmakers file bills looking to make Daylight Saving Time year-round

Multiple bills and joint resolutions were filed by Texas lawmakers on Tuesday looking to make daylight saving time permanent year-round. Even if a bill is passed, it could be a long road to see the change.

Who will be Trump’s new press secretary?

As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his administration, speculation surrounds his choice for press secretary, a role that handles media briefings on presidential activities and agenda.

Trump Cabinet 2024
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As Donald Trump's second administration takes shape, Battleground delivers an exclusive look at the key players and policies that will define the next four years. From Marco Rubio's surprise appointment as Secretary of State to the implications of a potential Republican trifecta in Washington, S.E. Cupp examines how Trump's agenda could reshape America. Plus, a deep dive into Trump's evolving relationship with Big Tech executives and what his mass deportation plans could mean for Michigan's crucial auto i

Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction

A federal judge has delayed ruling on Trump’s felony conviction in his hush money case on the basis of presidential immunity that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.

How many House seats are still undecided? GOP close to majority

Many undeclared seats for the House were in the western U.S. or in swing districts. Here’s a look at what’s already flipped, and what’s left to be called.

What Happens Next in 2024?
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As America begins to process Donald Trump's historic return to the White House, Battleground kicks off a special week of coverage examining what his second term could mean for the nation. From the economy that decided the election to the emergence of a new "Red Wall" in the South, S.E. Cupp and expert analysts break down the policies, politics, and implications of Trump's sweeping victory. Plus, exclusive insights into the surprise Senate upset in Pennsylvania that has further reshaped the balance of powe

Abortion laws by state

Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.

Biden, Harris mark Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. It was Biden’s first public event with Harris since she lost the 2024 Election to Republican Donald Trump.

Trump picks Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as UN ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations.

Trump to appoint Tom Homan, former ICE director, as next ‘border czar’

President-elect Donald Trump said he will appoint Tom Homan, his former acting ICE director, as “border czar" in his incoming administration.

What went wrong for Democrats on election night? | Texas: The Issue is

On election night, Donald Trump won reelection in convincing fashion, but it wasn't just the presidential election where Democrats fell short in Texas.

Key takeaways from the 2024 Election: FOX 7 Focus

Scott Braddock with the Quorum Report joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to break down some of the key takeaways from the 2024 election, including in Texas.

FEMA official fired for directing hurricane relief away from Trump supporters' homes

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official who instructed Hurricane Milton relief workers to skip homes with Trump signs has been removed from her role, a FEMA spokesperson tells Fox News, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is investigating the federal agency over the controversy. 

Black Americans report racist text messages nationwide: Details

Just days after Election Day 2024, anonymous text messages have targeted Black Americans across nearly a dozen states, instructing them to “pick cotton" at local plantations.