Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally
The Justice Department on Wednesday sued Texas over a new law that would allow police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally, taking Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to court again over his escalating response to border crossers arriving from Mexico.
The Justice Department on Wednesday sued Texas over a new law that would allow police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally, taking Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to court again over his escalating response to border crossers arriving from Mexico.
Politics in Texas in 2024 expected to be busy, experts say
The Texas Legislature is not actually in session in 2024, but experts say not to rule out another special session. And if there’s anything we learned from last year, it’s to expect the unexpected.
The Texas Legislature is not actually in session in 2024, but experts say not to rule out another special session. And if there’s anything we learned from last year, it’s to expect the unexpected.
US women stock up on abortion pills following news about restrictions, research shows
The demand peaks when court decisions might threaten access to the medications.
The demand peaks when court decisions might threaten access to the medications.
Fox News to host Trump town hall with Bret Baier, Martha MacCallum ahead of Iowa caucuses
Former President Donald Trump will join Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum for a live Fox News Channel town hall event on January 10 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Former President Donald Trump will join Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum for a live Fox News Channel town hall event on January 10 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Trump expected to appeal Colorado, Maine rulings banning him from primary ballots
Former President Donald Trump is expected to appeal rulings from Colorado and Maine that he is no longer eligible for the presidency.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to appeal rulings from Colorado and Maine that he is no longer eligible for the presidency.
New year brings new education laws in Texas
As a new year begins, new laws and amendments go into effect in Texas, including some impacting universities and retired teachers.
As a new year begins, new laws and amendments go into effect in Texas, including some impacting universities and retired teachers.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Sen. Nathan Johnson discusses cities trying to pass abortion travel bans
The topic of abortion is back on center stage after a North Texas woman sued the state to allow her to get an abortion. Now, some Texas cities are trying to pass travel bans.
The topic of abortion is back on center stage after a North Texas woman sued the state to allow her to get an abortion. Now, some Texas cities are trying to pass travel bans.
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
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.
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.
Celebrity deaths of 2023: Remembering the influential people we lost this year
The world said goodbye to a number of influential people in 2023.
The world said goodbye to a number of influential people in 2023.
Celebrity deaths of 2023: Recalling the influential people we lost this year
The world said goodbye to a number of celebrities and influential people in 2023.
The world said goodbye to a number of celebrities and influential people in 2023.
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.
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.
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.
Lauren Boebert switches congressional districts after scandal rocks faithful supporters
Rep. Lauren Boebert is leaving her district following an embarrassing moment of groping and vaping that shook even loyal supporters.
Rep. Lauren Boebert is leaving her district following an embarrassing moment of groping and vaping that shook even loyal supporters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation case
Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy, days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit.
Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy, days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit.