Travis County DA race: Democratic candidates agree safety of community is top priority

Travis County DA Jose Garza is standing by his conviction record, but his challenger Jeremy Sylestine, a former prosecutor, believes he is a better fit for the job.

Early voting begins for Texas primary races

Early voting is now underway for the Texas primary races, including the contentious Travis County District Attorney race.

Alabama Supreme Court: Frozen embryos are 'children' under state law

Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Texas border, post-election violence big issues in new UT poll

A new UT Texas Politics Project poll indicates voters are digging in on several key issues this election season.

Why did George Washington have two birthdays?

A fun fact about George Washington is that the first president has “two birthdays" because of the way that time was kept for the first 20 years of his life.

Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Chip Roy says Mayorkas deserved to be impeached

On their second attempt, Republicans successfully impeached DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas over the border issue. His removal from office is unlikely, but Texas Rep. Chip Roy said it was necessary to help fix the problem.

Ex-Rep. Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel over Cameo video broadcast, alleges fraud

Former New York Congressman George Santos recently filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comedian allegedly solicited Santos' Cameo videos "under the guise of fandom."

Trump civil fraud trial verdict: $364M penalty imposed

The judge ruled against Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty. He also barred Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation for two years.

Texas border: Abbott expands security operations in Eagle Pass

On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is constructing an 80-acre installation he called a “forward base camp" in Eagle Pass.

Judge rejects Ken Paxton's attempts to throw out charges

A judge has rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's attempts to throw out felony securities fraud charges that have followed the republican for nearly a decade.

Texas border, 2024 election: This Week in Texas Politics

FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.

Mayorkas impeachment: Here are the House Republicans managing his trial

Reps Clay Higgins, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Andy Biggs are among the 11 House Republicans managing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment trial.

'Serious' national security threat linked to Russia, space, source tells Fox News

A 'serious' national security threat has prompted Congressman Mike Turner to ask the White House to declassify information so it can be openly discussed.

Poll: Are Biden and Trump too old to make another run for White House?

Are President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump too old to make another run for the White House? A new poll showed the results.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from Walter Reed Medical Center

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, ending his second stay since surgery to treat prostate cancer, and he has resumed his full duties, the Pentagon said.

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay his election interference trial

Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss.