Abortion issue creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024

With the abortion debate shifted to states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state supreme court races have emerged as some of the most hotly contested and expensive races on the ballot.

Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?

The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.

NYC migrants executive order targets buses from border, Adams announces

NYC Mayor Adams is announcing an executive order requiring charter buses transporting migrants to provide a 32-hours notice. Buses can only arrive between 8:30 a.m. and noon, he said.

Trump ballot ban appealed to Supreme Court by Colorado Republican Party

The Colorado Republican Party is appealing that state supreme court's ruling banning former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot.

Controversial border security law challenged in ACLU lawsuit

In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder to discuss SB 4, the controversial Texas law that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.

This Week in Texas Politics: Border crisis, Paxton deposition and the 2024 primaries

This Week in Texas Politics was another busy one, with a lot of maneuvering and rhetoric. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the headlines This Week in Texas Politics.

Congress passes few laws, punishes colleagues creating more work to do in 2024

While the first year of the 118th Congress was a historic one, next year is headed toward more of the same. With only 27 bills and resolutions signed into law, it's among the most do-nothing sessions of Congress in recent times.

Report: Trump told 2 Wayne County canvassers not to certify 2020 election results

The then president pressured Wayne County Board of Canvassers members Monica Palmer and William Hartmann over a phone call that took place on Nov. 17, 2020, according to audio recordings obtained and reviewed by The Detroit News.

Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones. 

Migrants from Texas being flown out to Chicago

Just days after Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law allowing state police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally, Texas is now flying migrants to Chicago.

US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor ‘Fat Leonard’

The largest release of American prisoners in Venezuela’s history comes weeks after the Biden administration agreed to suspend some sanctions, following a commitment by Maduro and an opposition faction to work toward free and fair conditions for the 2024 presidential election.

California Lt. governor seeks to remove Trump from primary ballot

Following the ruling by Colorado's Supreme Court that said Donald Trump is ineligible for the state's presidential primary, California's lieutenant governor is calling to have him removed from the ballot here.

What to know about US abortion policies heading into 2024

Abortion is going to be a major issue in the U.S. again in 2024, the second full year after the nation's top court ended a right to abortion and making it largely a state issue.

Biden visits Milwaukee, highlights Black-owned businesses

President Joe Biden spoke at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, highlighting small business and infrastructure efforts.

Michigan city bans gas leaf blowers in unanimous vote

Gas-powered leaf blowers are expected to be used less in one Michigan city after its council approved a ban that goes into effect in 2028.

Senate confirms top military brass after months-long blockade by GOP Sen. Tuberville

Tuberville was blocking nominations to protest Pentagon rules that allow travel reimbursement when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.