Texans & medical marijuana access
Texans could now have more access to medical cannabis. The Texas Department of Public Safety is moving forward with an expansion of the state’s compassionate use program. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King reports.
Texans could now have more access to medical cannabis. The Texas Department of Public Safety is moving forward with an expansion of the state’s compassionate use program. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King reports.
Doggett on Supreme Court redistricting ruling
The Supreme Court has ruled that Texas's new redistricting maps can be used for the 2026 election. The new map cuts out U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett's district. Doggett speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Texas's new redistricting maps can be used for the 2026 election. The new map cuts out U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett's district. Doggett speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren.
Epstein files: Judge grants DOJ request to unseal grand jury records
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map
The Supreme Court of the United States has decided to allow Texas to use their newly redrawn congressional map for the 2026 election.
The Supreme Court of the United States has decided to allow Texas to use their newly redrawn congressional map for the 2026 election.
2021 pipe bomb case: Arrest finally made
Authorities announced an arrest in the case of two pipe bombs planted outside major party headquarters in Washington D.C. in January 2021.
Authorities announced an arrest in the case of two pipe bombs planted outside major party headquarters in Washington D.C. in January 2021.
SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map for 2026 election
The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.
The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
Sarah Eckhardt announces run for U.S. Congress
Back in October, Texas Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announced she's running for U.S. Congress. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan spoke with the candidate about her campaign.
Back in October, Texas Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announced she's running for U.S. Congress. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan spoke with the candidate about her campaign.
"Blue states" could lose SNAP benefits
Some Democrat-led states could be at risk of losing their SNAP benefits if they don't comply with a Trump administration request to provide recipient data.
Some Democrat-led states could be at risk of losing their SNAP benefits if they don't comply with a Trump administration request to provide recipient data.
Immigration processing stopped for several countries
In the wake of last week's shooting of two National Guard soldiers in D.C., the Trump administration is stopping all immigration processing for people from 19 counties, including Afghanistan where the suspect is from.
In the wake of last week's shooting of two National Guard soldiers in D.C., the Trump administration is stopping all immigration processing for people from 19 counties, including Afghanistan where the suspect is from.
Austin City Council trying to reform spending policies
Austin City Council is trying to reform its own spending after passing a resolution in November. This comes after a failed tax rate election and criticism of how the city is spending money.
Austin City Council is trying to reform its own spending after passing a resolution in November. This comes after a failed tax rate election and criticism of how the city is spending money.
Father and son charged with trafficking 75+ firearms purchased at Texas Gun Show
Federal authorities have charged a man and his son with illegally trafficking over 75 firearms and large amounts of ammunition allegedly purchased with cash at Texas gun shows.
Federal authorities have charged a man and his son with illegally trafficking over 75 firearms and large amounts of ammunition allegedly purchased with cash at Texas gun shows.
Trump sends ICE to Minnesota
Democratic leaders in Minnesota slammed the Trump administration over reports of planned immigration enforcement targeting Somalians in the Twin cities. It comes after President Trump criticized the group during a Cabinet meeting at the White House.
Democratic leaders in Minnesota slammed the Trump administration over reports of planned immigration enforcement targeting Somalians in the Twin cities. It comes after President Trump criticized the group during a Cabinet meeting at the White House.
New photos of Epstein's private island released by House Democrats
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
Political rhetoric has gone too far on both sides of the aisle, survey finds
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.
DOJ sues additional states for not handing over voter data
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Trump administration halts immigration applications for 19 countries on travel ban list
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
These are all the Texas Republicans leaving Congress
The announcements have all come in the midst of a rare mid-decade congressional redistricting, which the GOP hopes will increase their House presence by five.
The announcements have all come in the midst of a rare mid-decade congressional redistricting, which the GOP hopes will increase their House presence by five.