House Republicans unveil two-step package to avoid partial government shutdown
The bill excludes funding requested by President Joe Biden for Israel, Ukraine and the U.S. border with Mexico.
The bill excludes funding requested by President Joe Biden for Israel, Ukraine and the U.S. border with Mexico.
Special Session: Progress made on school choice plan
With several of the governor's priorities still in the works, the fourth Special Session began Tuesday evening shortly after the end of the third. Progress was made Friday on a school choice plan.
With several of the governor's priorities still in the works, the fourth Special Session began Tuesday evening shortly after the end of the third. Progress was made Friday on a school choice plan.
Gov. Abbott signs bill limiting COVID restrictions in Texas
Friday afternoon, Gov. Abbott signed the latest legislation limiting COVID restrictions in the state of Texas.
Friday afternoon, Gov. Abbott signed the latest legislation limiting COVID restrictions in the state of Texas.
Republican faction seeks to keep courts from interpreting Ohio's new abortion rights amendment
Four Ohio Republican state lawmakers are seeking to strip judges of their power to interpret an abortion rights amendment after voters opted to enshrine those rights in the state's constitution this week.
Four Ohio Republican state lawmakers are seeking to strip judges of their power to interpret an abortion rights amendment after voters opted to enshrine those rights in the state's constitution this week.
What is APEC?: summit brings global politics to San Francisco
The eyes of the world will be on San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the largest gathering of world leaders in the city since the end of WWII.
The eyes of the world will be on San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the largest gathering of world leaders in the city since the end of WWII.
Biden, Xi Jinping to meet in San Francisco amid fraught US-China relations
Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
FBI investigating after envelopes with fentanyl, other substances sent to US elections offices
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
School choice, border bills start to move in Special Session 4
Lawmakers held a hearing regarding a complex education funding bill that provides additional money for teacher pay, and even more for parents to send their kids to private schools.
Lawmakers held a hearing regarding a complex education funding bill that provides additional money for teacher pay, and even more for parents to send their kids to private schools.
Election Day 2023: Round Rock ISD voters approve Prop A
The district called for its first-ever VATRE in August in an effort to increase staff salaries and offset the loss of federal funding, increased recapture payments, and inflation.
The district called for its first-ever VATRE in August in an effort to increase staff salaries and offset the loss of federal funding, increased recapture payments, and inflation.
Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the West Virginia seat.
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the West Virginia seat.
Austin first Texas city to advance 100% property tax exemption for eligible child care providers
The Austin City Council approved a resolution from Council Member Alison Alter (District 10) ensuring the 100% percent abatement just two days after Proposition 2 passed by 64.78%.
The Austin City Council approved a resolution from Council Member Alison Alter (District 10) ensuring the 100% percent abatement just two days after Proposition 2 passed by 64.78%.
House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden amid impeachment inquiry
Hunter Biden's attorney says subpoenas issued by House Republicans to members of President Joe Biden’s family are a “political stunt."
Hunter Biden's attorney says subpoenas issued by House Republicans to members of President Joe Biden’s family are a “political stunt."
Hays CISD Education Foundation relaunches amid school choice uncertainty
With funding uncertain, Texas school districts are working to secure their futures. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas speaks with Ida Musgrove, executive director of the Hays CISD Education Foundation, about their plans to fund for the future.
With funding uncertain, Texas school districts are working to secure their futures. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas speaks with Ida Musgrove, executive director of the Hays CISD Education Foundation, about their plans to fund for the future.
Republican debate: Haley, DeSantis criticize Trump for skipping event
The five people onstage face new urgency to cut into Trump’s margins with the leadoff Iowa caucuses just two months away.
The five people onstage face new urgency to cut into Trump’s margins with the leadoff Iowa caucuses just two months away.
Hillary Clinton compares Trump to Hitler while warning he could win again: 'Hitler was duly elected'
'Trump is telling us what he intends to do,' Clinton warned 'The View'
'Trump is telling us what he intends to do,' Clinton warned 'The View'
Election Day 2023: Lockhart ISD voters approve VATRE for staff pay, security upgrades
59 percent of voters approved the VATRE for Lockhart ISD, generating about $3 million for staff pay and districtwide security upgrades.
59 percent of voters approved the VATRE for Lockhart ISD, generating about $3 million for staff pay and districtwide security upgrades.
Election Day 2023: City of Kyle announces unofficial results, council runoff
The City of Kyle has released the unofficial results from the Nov. 7 election. Results are not official until they are canvassed on Nov. 14.
The City of Kyle has released the unofficial results from the Nov. 7 election. Results are not official until they are canvassed on Nov. 14.
These states could see abortion on the ballot in 2024
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
Philadelphia Mayoral Election 2023: Cherelle Parker projected as first female mayor of Philadelphia
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.