President Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding bill, after Senate averts government shutdown
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after Congress had passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown.
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after Congress had passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown.
Texas medical panel won’t provide list of exceptions to abortion ban
The public meeting dealt new discouragement and anger to opponents who have urged courts and Texas lawmakers for nearly two years to clarify exceptions to the state’s ban.
The public meeting dealt new discouragement and anger to opponents who have urged courts and Texas lawmakers for nearly two years to clarify exceptions to the state’s ban.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Missouri, Louisiana hold presidential primaries Saturday
Two more states are holding primary elections this weekend. Democratic Party voters in Missouri will go to the polls on Saturday, while voters from both parties will make their presidential preference known in Louisiana.
Two more states are holding primary elections this weekend. Democratic Party voters in Missouri will go to the polls on Saturday, while voters from both parties will make their presidential preference known in Louisiana.
Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, averting government shutdown threat
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Fight over Texas immigration law SB 4: 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.
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.
Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.
Democrat frontrunner in tight Senate race drops racial slur during House hearing
The Democrat frontrunner in what could be one of the most closely watched Senate races this year uttered a racial slur during a Thursday House Budget Committee hearing, something he says was unintentional.
The Democrat frontrunner in what could be one of the most closely watched Senate races this year uttered a racial slur during a Thursday House Budget Committee hearing, something he says was unintentional.
Republican budget proposal calls for raising the retirement age
The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.
The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.
Trump's $454M bond for civil trial case not appealing to insurers
Court documents filed this week reveal the "insurmountable difficulties" former President Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, is having in obtaining an appeal bond for the New York civil matter.
Court documents filed this week reveal the "insurmountable difficulties" former President Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, is having in obtaining an appeal bond for the New York civil matter.
Courts flip-flop on controversial Texas immigration law SB 4
The fight over who gets to enforce SB 4, the controversial immigration law in Texas, continued on March 20 with more twists and turns.
The fight over who gets to enforce SB 4, the controversial immigration law in Texas, continued on March 20 with more twists and turns.
Angela Chao, Mitch McConnell's sister-in-law, was drunk when she drove into pond, police say
Angela Chao, a shipping industry CEO and sister-in-law to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was intoxicated when she drove into a pond and died last month in Texas.
Angela Chao, a shipping industry CEO and sister-in-law to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was intoxicated when she drove into a pond and died last month in Texas.
Trump implies he would support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
The former president said in a radio interview, “we’re going to come up with a time — and maybe we could bring the country together on that issue."
The former president said in a radio interview, “we’re going to come up with a time — and maybe we could bring the country together on that issue."
Trump, Biden secure victories in Tuesday's primaries, advancing towards a rematch
There was little suspense about Tuesday's results as both Biden and Trump are already their parties' presumptive nominees. But other races beyond the presidency also offer insight into the national political landscape.
There was little suspense about Tuesday's results as both Biden and Trump are already their parties' presumptive nominees. But other races beyond the presidency also offer insight into the national political landscape.
Court order puts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants who cross illegally back on hold
A federal appeals court late Tuesday issued an order that again prevents Texas from arresting migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally, hours after the Supreme Court allowed the strict new immigration law to take effect.
A federal appeals court late Tuesday issued an order that again prevents Texas from arresting migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally, hours after the Supreme Court allowed the strict new immigration law to take effect.
Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas SB 4
The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed its hold on SB 4, Texas' controversial immigration law. Justice Alito paused the Texas law indefinitely on Monday, March 18, but on Tuesday, the high court allowed it to take effect.
The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed its hold on SB 4, Texas' controversial immigration law. Justice Alito paused the Texas law indefinitely on Monday, March 18, but on Tuesday, the high court allowed it to take effect.
Arizona lawmaker says she announced plans to get an abortion to underscore out-of-touch laws
A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech at the state Senate that she was planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with her colleagues and the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years.
A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech at the state Senate that she was planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with her colleagues and the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years.
Over 60% of US abortions in 2023 done using medication: report
New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.
New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.
Abbott, Phelan meet in public for first time since bitter GOP primary
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and Governor Greg Abbott announced a new executive committee dedicated to boosting the production of computer chips in Texas.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and Governor Greg Abbott announced a new executive committee dedicated to boosting the production of computer chips in Texas.
Supreme Court extends block on Texas immigration law, again
The U.S. Supreme Court has, once again, extended its temporary block on SB 4. The law would allow Texas police to arrest people they suspect of crossing the border illegally.
The U.S. Supreme Court has, once again, extended its temporary block on SB 4. The law would allow Texas police to arrest people they suspect of crossing the border illegally.