Texas border crisis: SB 4 blocked by federal court
A federal court is blocking Texas' SB 4, a controversial law that would allow police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
A federal court is blocking Texas' SB 4, a controversial law that would allow police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
Trump appeals Cook County judge's ruling to remove him from ballot
Former President Donald Trump's campaign filed an appeal Thursday after a Cook County judge ordered the Illinois State Board of Elections to remove him from the state's primary ballot.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign filed an appeal Thursday after a Cook County judge ordered the Illinois State Board of Elections to remove him from the state's primary ballot.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn announces run for GOP leadership position
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced on Wednesday that he is leaving the leadership post in November.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced on Wednesday that he is leaving the leadership post in November.
Who will replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's top Republican?
Who might replace Mitch McConnell? Though no senator has announced their intention to run, there have been some vying for the job behind the scenes, according to the AP.
Who might replace Mitch McConnell? Though no senator has announced their intention to run, there have been some vying for the job behind the scenes, according to the AP.
Austin gun store owner fights Supreme Court over bump stocks
An Austin gun shop owner, who is fighting to end the ban on bump stocks, took his battle to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Michael Cargill said the Trump administration did not follow federal law.
An Austin gun shop owner, who is fighting to end the ban on bump stocks, took his battle to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Michael Cargill said the Trump administration did not follow federal law.
Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.
What are bump stocks? Supreme Court weighs Trump-era ban on gun accessory
Bump stocks were banned in 2019 after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds in Las Vegas in 2017.
Bump stocks were banned in 2019 after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds in Las Vegas in 2017.
Supreme Court split on federal bump stock ban challenged by Texas gun store owner
The Trump administration banned bump stocks after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the ban was put on hold. This comes down to whether the justices believe the accessory makes a weapon a machine gun. Those supporting bump stocks say there is still a manual action taken by the shooter.
The Trump administration banned bump stocks after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the ban was put on hold. This comes down to whether the justices believe the accessory makes a weapon a machine gun. Those supporting bump stocks say there is still a manual action taken by the shooter.
Travis County DA primary: Elon Musk weighs in
Elon Musk weighed in on the upcoming Democratic primary for Travis County District Attorney.
Elon Musk weighed in on the upcoming Democratic primary for Travis County District Attorney.
Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
Hunter Biden at deposition: ‘I did not involve my father in my business’
Hunter Biden’s private deposition is part of the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Hunter Biden’s private deposition is part of the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Michigan primary 2024 takeaways: Trump-Biden win edging closer to a rematch
Biden and Trump easily won their Michigan primaries on Tuesday. However, both candidates have cause for concern in their bid for the White House.
Biden and Trump easily won their Michigan primaries on Tuesday. However, both candidates have cause for concern in their bid for the White House.
Teacher survey shows big pushback on Texas school choice plan
A survey by the Texas American Federation of Teachers comes at a time when voter turnout is running low, but a powerful voting block could be a deciding factor.
A survey by the Texas American Federation of Teachers comes at a time when voter turnout is running low, but a powerful voting block could be a deciding factor.
White powder in letter sent to Donald Trump Jr. prompts emergency crew response
Emergency crews responded to Donald Trump Jr.’s Florida home on Monday after a letter containing unidentified white powder was sent to him.
Emergency crews responded to Donald Trump Jr.’s Florida home on Monday after a letter containing unidentified white powder was sent to him.
Newsom launches abortion ad accusing conservatives of holding women hostage
Gov. Gavin Newsom accuses conservative leaders of holding women hostage by imposing travel bans and preventing women from seeking reproductive care out of state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom accuses conservative leaders of holding women hostage by imposing travel bans and preventing women from seeking reproductive care out of state.
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to resign after losing Trump's backing
RNC chair Ronna McDaniel said she’s leaving the GOP’s national leadership after Donald Trump announced his preference for someone else in the role.
RNC chair Ronna McDaniel said she’s leaving the GOP’s national leadership after Donald Trump announced his preference for someone else in the role.
Russia-Ukraine war: Sen. Cornyn says US should not back down
Texas Sen. John Cornyn says the US should not back down in supporting and protecting Ukraine against Russia.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn says the US should not back down in supporting and protecting Ukraine against Russia.
Texas primary 2024: Gov. Abbott, Paxton campaign against fellow Republicans
Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are campaigning against fellow Republicans because of how those candidates voted on certain issues. Will these retribution politics work in primary races?
Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are campaigning against fellow Republicans because of how those candidates voted on certain issues. Will these retribution politics work in primary races?
Democrats blast high-end life insurance plans as tax dodging schemes for rich
In the report, authored by Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Democrats argued that these insurance policies exist only to promote “ultra-high net worth clients,” and act as a tax break for them in order to avoid paying billions.
In the report, authored by Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Democrats argued that these insurance policies exist only to promote “ultra-high net worth clients,” and act as a tax break for them in order to avoid paying billions.
Texas border, Ken Paxton, voting anxiety: 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.