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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.
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.
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott bans RedNote, DeepSeek on government devices
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced a ban on Chinese social media apps RedNote and Lemon8 and artificial intelligence app DeepSeek.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced a ban on Chinese social media apps RedNote and Lemon8 and artificial intelligence app DeepSeek.
Texas lawmakers urged to ramp up laws to fight human trafficking
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Advocates for victims gathered Thursday at the state capitol. They are urging lawmakers to pass major reforms.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Advocates for victims gathered Thursday at the state capitol. They are urging lawmakers to pass major reforms.
Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard and others conclude confirmation hearings today
The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees concluded on Thursday, and here’s what you need to know.
The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees concluded on Thursday, and here’s what you need to know.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. grilled by Senate Finance Committee
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee for the first of two confirmation hearings as President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee for the first of two confirmation hearings as President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
ICE agents conducting sweeps in Central Texas
ICE agents are carrying out sweeps across the country, including here in Central Texas. These operations are a part of the Trump administration's plan to crackdown on illegal immigration.
ICE agents are carrying out sweeps across the country, including here in Central Texas. These operations are a part of the Trump administration's plan to crackdown on illegal immigration.
President Trump's executive orders could hurt Austin groups, Doggett says
President Trump's budget office is rescinding a memo that seemed to freeze spending on federal grants. It sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
President Trump's budget office is rescinding a memo that seemed to freeze spending on federal grants. It sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
Trump's flurry of executive orders
President Trump continues his flurry of executive orders which is making it difficult for Democrats opposing them to keep up
President Trump continues his flurry of executive orders which is making it difficult for Democrats opposing them to keep up
RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Live updates: Funding freeze latest; RFK Jr. hearings; Trump's executive orders
Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.
Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
Ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.
Fed declines to lower interest rate, ending 3-cut run
The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.
The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.
Federal grant freeze memo rescinded but White House says executive order remains in effect
President Donald Trump issued the directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
President Donald Trump issued the directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
Who is RFK Jr.'s wife? Cheryl Hines seen at Senate confirmation hearing
Cheryl Hines, the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was seen sitting behind her husband Wednesday at his first Senate confirmation hearing.
Cheryl Hines, the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was seen sitting behind her husband Wednesday at his first Senate confirmation hearing.
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Texas legislature: ESAs and school vouchers
The new debate on school choice officially began in the Senate Education K-16 committee.
The new debate on school choice officially began in the Senate Education K-16 committee.
Caroline Kennedy letter to senators: RFK Jr. is a 'predator'
Caroline Kennedy in a letter to the U.S. Senate urged them to reject the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation's health secretary.
Caroline Kennedy in a letter to the U.S. Senate urged them to reject the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation's health secretary.