Texas Supreme Court abortion ruling: What's next?
In this FOX 7 Focus, the state Supreme Court issued a key ruling this week denying a Texas woman's petition for an emergency abortion under the state's ban. What impact could this decision have going forward?
In this FOX 7 Focus, the state Supreme Court issued a key ruling this week denying a Texas woman's petition for an emergency abortion under the state's ban. What impact could this decision have going forward?
Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay nearly $150M for lies in Georgia election workers' case
A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over lies he spread about them in 2020 that upended their lives with racist threats and harassment.
A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over lies he spread about them in 2020 that upended their lives with racist threats and harassment.
Texas shootings renew discussion on gun laws
Recent shootings in the Austin area have sparked renewed discussion in the gun control debate. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses with Lindsay Nichols, federal policy director with the Giffords Law Center.
Recent shootings in the Austin area have sparked renewed discussion in the gun control debate. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses with Lindsay Nichols, federal policy director with the Giffords Law Center.
Ken Paxton impeachment trial reportedly cost more than $4M
The cost included not just expenditures related to the impeachment vote and trial, but also for preceding investigations into Texas AG Ken Paxton.
The cost included not just expenditures related to the impeachment vote and trial, but also for preceding investigations into Texas AG Ken Paxton.
Judge to decide on abortion laws in Wyoming, including first explicit abortion pills ban
A hearing in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion laws is set for Thursday afternoon. Any decision on the bans is likely to be appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
A hearing in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion laws is set for Thursday afternoon. Any decision on the bans is likely to be appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Few adults are excited about a potential Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, polls finds
The apathy from voters comes even as President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, at least for now, seem like they'll easily get their parties' nominations next year.
The apathy from voters comes even as President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, at least for now, seem like they'll easily get their parties' nominations next year.
House approves impeachment inquiry into Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
The House has authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
The House has authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Federal judge upholds Texas’ TikTok ban on state-owned devices
The judge noted that public university faculty – as well as state employees – maintain the right to use TikTok on their personal devices.
The judge noted that public university faculty – as well as state employees – maintain the right to use TikTok on their personal devices.
Hunter Biden responds to GOP subpoena: 'What are they afraid of?'
“What are they afraid of? I’m here, I’m ready," Hunter Biden said outside the Capitol.
“What are they afraid of? I’m here, I’m ready," Hunter Biden said outside the Capitol.
Supreme Court to take up restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone
Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States.
Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States.
Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill, White House as aid package for Ukraine risks collapse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion.
Gov. Abbott issues warning to Texas universities about teaching social agendas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave a speech that sounded more than like a lecture to university leaders about teaching social agendas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave a speech that sounded more than like a lecture to university leaders about teaching social agendas.
Texas laws going into effect on January 1, 2024
From tax savings to new license plates there are several new laws going into effect in Texas when the calendar flips to 2024.
From tax savings to new license plates there are several new laws going into effect in Texas when the calendar flips to 2024.
What to know about abortion lawsuits in US courts this week
After the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a Texas woman seeking permission to obtain an abortion in the state, three other state top courts are scheduled to hear abortion cases this week.
After the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a Texas woman seeking permission to obtain an abortion in the state, three other state top courts are scheduled to hear abortion cases this week.
Texas woman at center of abortion lawsuit leaves state to have procedure
Kate Cox has sought an abortion elsewhere, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is not disclosing her whereabouts.
Kate Cox has sought an abortion elsewhere, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is not disclosing her whereabouts.
Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say
A judge gave Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, permission last week but that decision was put on hold by the state’s all-Republican high court.
A judge gave Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, permission last week but that decision was put on hold by the state’s all-Republican high court.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. James Talarico discusses continued battle over school vouchers
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke with Texas House Democrat James Talarico, who is a former teacher, about school vouchers.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke with Texas House Democrat James Talarico, who is a former teacher, about school vouchers.
Biden, Congress considering these immigration changes in exchange for providing war aid
Republicans are demanding changes to the immigration system in exchange for providing money to Ukraine and Israel.
Republicans are demanding changes to the immigration system in exchange for providing money to Ukraine and Israel.
2023 Houston Mayor Runoff: State Senator John Whitmire elected Mayor
According to the Associated Press, John Whitmire was elected as Mayor of Houston, defeating his opponent Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
According to the Associated Press, John Whitmire was elected as Mayor of Houston, defeating his opponent Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
US aid for Ukraine in jeopardy as GOP ties it to border security
The impasse is deepening in Congress despite dire warnings from the White House about the consequences of inaction in Ukraine.
The impasse is deepening in Congress despite dire warnings from the White House about the consequences of inaction in Ukraine.