Austin ISD school board prepares for new law requiring an armed officer on each campus
House Bill 3 will go into effect on Friday, Sept. 1, the bill requires schools in the state to have on armed officer on each campus.
House Bill 3 will go into effect on Friday, Sept. 1, the bill requires schools in the state to have on armed officer on each campus.
Texas Drag Shows: Federal judge issues TRO, says Texas law banning shows is 'likely' unconstitutional
A new state law, that was scheduled to go into effect on Thursday, banning drag shows in Texas, has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge.
A new state law, that was scheduled to go into effect on Thursday, banning drag shows in Texas, has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge.
Election workers have gotten death threats and warnings they will be lynched: US government
More than a dozen people nationally have been charged with threatening election workers by a Justice Department unit trying to stem the tide of violent and graphic threats against people who count and secure the vote.
More than a dozen people nationally have been charged with threatening election workers by a Justice Department unit trying to stem the tide of violent and graphic threats against people who count and secure the vote.
Trump trial: Major proceedings in Georgia election interference case will be live streamed, judge says
The judge who is assigned to oversee the Georgia election interference case says all major proceedings in the case will be live streamed on a Fulton County YouTube channel.
The judge who is assigned to oversee the Georgia election interference case says all major proceedings in the case will be live streamed on a Fulton County YouTube channel.
Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor's plane last year
The filing comes amid a heightened focus on ethics at the high court that stems from a series of reports revealing that Thomas has for years received undisclosed expensive gifts, including international travel.
The filing comes amid a heightened focus on ethics at the high court that stems from a series of reports revealing that Thomas has for years received undisclosed expensive gifts, including international travel.
University of North Carolina students push for gun safety after deadly shooting of faculty member
Students gathered on campus and held a moment of silence to honor associate professor Zijie Yan, who was killed by one of his graduate students.
Students gathered on campus and held a moment of silence to honor associate professor Zijie Yan, who was killed by one of his graduate students.
Tampons, diapers and more will be exempt from sales tax starting Sept. 1
A new law that is about to go into effect in Texas could help you save some money.
A new law that is about to go into effect in Texas could help you save some money.
Video shows McConnell appear to freeze again while talking to reporters
It’s the second time in a month the Republican leader has stared off into space and had to be helped during a press gaggle.
It’s the second time in a month the Republican leader has stared off into space and had to be helped during a press gaggle.
New rule would make millions more workers eligible for overtime pay
The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year.
The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year.
Katy ISD approves policy requiring teachers to tell parents if kid identifies as trans
The measure outlines teachers' roles, parental rights and which bathroom students will now be allowed to use at school.
The measure outlines teachers' roles, parental rights and which bathroom students will now be allowed to use at school.
First drugs picked to be targeted for Medicare price negotiations
President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.
President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.
Eminem reportedly sent Vivek Ramaswamy campaign cease and desist letter demanding he stop rapping his songs
Vivek Ramaswamy rapped a segment of Eminem’s 2002 hit song "Lose Yourself" onstage at the Iowa State Fair in early August.
Vivek Ramaswamy rapped a segment of Eminem’s 2002 hit song "Lose Yourself" onstage at the Iowa State Fair in early August.
Trump trial set for March 4, 2024, in federal case charging him with plotting to overturn election
A judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting a defense request to push back the case by years.
A judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting a defense request to push back the case by years.
Ken Paxton impeachment trial: Former Texas appeals court judge tapped to assist Lt. Gov
Justice Lana Myers, formerly of the Texas Fifth Court of Appeals, will serve as counsel to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick during the impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton.
Justice Lana Myers, formerly of the Texas Fifth Court of Appeals, will serve as counsel to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick during the impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton.
'Joe the Plumber,' known for questioning Obama's tax policies during 2008 campaign, dies at 49
The man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 U.S. presidential election has died.
The man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 U.S. presidential election has died.
Biden commemorating 60th anniversary of the March on Washington: 'We continue the march forward'
Massive crowds gathered on the National Mall this weekend to honor the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Massive crowds gathered on the National Mall this weekend to honor the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Biden is ‘old,’ Trump is ‘corrupt': Poll has bleak signs for both in possible 2024 presidential rematch
A recent poll has unveiled public skepticism and concerns about President Joe Biden and Donald Trump's ability to lead the nation.
A recent poll has unveiled public skepticism and concerns about President Joe Biden and Donald Trump's ability to lead the nation.
Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton says he will not resign ahead of Texas Senate trial
Ken Paxton is currently suspended from office after being impeached by the Texas House in May. His Senate trial is set to begin on Sept. 5.
Ken Paxton is currently suspended from office after being impeached by the Texas House in May. His Senate trial is set to begin on Sept. 5.
Texas: The Issue Is - DPS Lt. Olivarez speaks on state of the U.S.-Mexico border
There's currently a courtroom showdown over Gov. Greg Abbott's floating border barrier. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with a DPS lieutenant about what he's been seeing and experiencing at the border.
There's currently a courtroom showdown over Gov. Greg Abbott's floating border barrier. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with a DPS lieutenant about what he's been seeing and experiencing at the border.
McCarthy says House impeachment inquiry of President Biden a 'natural step forward'
Speaker Kevin McCarthy suggested that an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden is becoming more likely.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy suggested that an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden is becoming more likely.