Hundreds of military promotions on hold as Alabama senator demands end to abortion policy
Secretaries of the Navy, Air Force, and Army wrote an op-ed piece this week saying Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's efforts were unfair to military leaders and a threat to national security.
Secretaries of the Navy, Air Force, and Army wrote an op-ed piece this week saying Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's efforts were unfair to military leaders and a threat to national security.
Ken Paxton impeachment: AG's attorneys describe situation as 'self-licking ice cream cone'
In court Thursday, there were tears, hostility, tons of objections during cross-examination, and from Paxton’s attorneys, some unique imagery to describe the situation.
In court Thursday, there were tears, hostility, tons of objections during cross-examination, and from Paxton’s attorneys, some unique imagery to describe the situation.
Ken Paxton impeachment: Former employees testify about relationship with Nate Paul
On Wednesday, the prosecution claimed the whistleblowers came together to do the right thing, while the defense claimed they wanted to supersede an elected official.
On Wednesday, the prosecution claimed the whistleblowers came together to do the right thing, while the defense claimed they wanted to supersede an elected official.
Google to require disclosure if AI alters voice, imagery in political ads
Political ads using artificial intelligence on Google and YouTube must soon be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.
Political ads using artificial intelligence on Google and YouTube must soon be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.
Presidential centers issue statement calling out fragile state of US democracy
The joint statement from the presidential centers calls for tolerance and compassion while urging people to respect democratic institutions and elections.
The joint statement from the presidential centers calls for tolerance and compassion while urging people to respect democratic institutions and elections.
Biden administration ends remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife Refuge
Alaska political leaders have pushed to allow oil and gas drilling in the refuge in part because of its economic impact on Indigenous communities in an area with fewer jobs.
Alaska political leaders have pushed to allow oil and gas drilling in the refuge in part because of its economic impact on Indigenous communities in an area with fewer jobs.
Hunter Biden faces new indictment from prosecutors as plea deal unravels
Federal prosecutors are seeking to bring a new indictment against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter by the end of September, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
Federal prosecutors are seeking to bring a new indictment against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter by the end of September, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
Texas border: Judge orders Texas to remove floating barrier from waters of US-Mexico border
A judge has ordered the state of Texas to move floating barrier from the waters of the US-Mexico border and onto a riverbank.
A judge has ordered the state of Texas to move floating barrier from the waters of the US-Mexico border and onto a riverbank.
Ken Paxton impeachment: AG pleads not guilty in trial; his former top aide testifies
Ken Paxton’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, spoke for Paxton and pleaded not guilty to all 16 counts of impeachment.
Ken Paxton’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, spoke for Paxton and pleaded not guilty to all 16 counts of impeachment.
Conservative book ban push fuels exodus from American Library Association
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
Capitol physician: McConnell’s health episodes show 'no evidence' of being strokes or seizures
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.
Ken Paxton impeachment: Texas Senate denies all motions to dismiss
The Texas Senate has begun the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. On Tuesday, all motions to dismiss were denied.
The Texas Senate has begun the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. On Tuesday, all motions to dismiss were denied.
Congress returns to avoid government shutdown while Republicans weigh an impeachment inquiry
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.
The 2024 presidential campaign is coming into focus. It might look similar to last one
A rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump might be on the horizon, raising the prospect of an uncertain election season that only strengthens the nation’s political divide.
A rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump might be on the horizon, raising the prospect of an uncertain election season that only strengthens the nation’s political divide.
In key South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for path against Trump
Some campaigns are focusing on South Carolina, where the GOP primary is a last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.
Some campaigns are focusing on South Carolina, where the GOP primary is a last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.
US government eager to renew powers to keep dangerous chemicals out of extremists’ hands
A program that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to inspect chemical facilities expired in July. But agency officials are calling on Congress to take action when it returns this week.
A program that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to inspect chemical facilities expired in July. But agency officials are calling on Congress to take action when it returns this week.
Texas: The Issue Is - Katy ISD enacts new gender identity policy
Katy ISD has enacted a new policy requiring parents be told if their child identifies as transgender or chooses to use a different name or pronouns at school. Jonathan Sines with Texas Values joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss in this Texas: The Issue Is.
Katy ISD has enacted a new policy requiring parents be told if their child identifies as transgender or chooses to use a different name or pronouns at school. Jonathan Sines with Texas Values joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss in this Texas: The Issue Is.
New website aims to track performance of Travis County DA, county attorney
GarzaWatch.com aims to improve accountability for crime victims, according to Save Austin Now, SafeHorns and CLEAT. The website's launch comes after HB 17 went into effect on Sept. 1.
GarzaWatch.com aims to improve accountability for crime victims, according to Save Austin Now, SafeHorns and CLEAT. The website's launch comes after HB 17 went into effect on Sept. 1.
Ken Paxton impeachment trial: What to expect
Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial gets underway on Tuesday. In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak talks with Scott Braddock of the Quorum Report about what could happen.
Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial gets underway on Tuesday. In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak talks with Scott Braddock of the Quorum Report about what could happen.