Americans widely pessimistic about democracy in US, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
FOX 7 Focus: Breaking down Texas Legislature's property tax cut deal
In this FOX 7 Focus, Harvey Kronberg, publisher of The Quorum Report, sat down with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to break down what's in the compromise legislation, what it means politically and what it means for Texans.
In this FOX 7 Focus, Harvey Kronberg, publisher of The Quorum Report, sat down with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to break down what's in the compromise legislation, what it means politically and what it means for Texans.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
San Antonio State Senator Roland Gutierrez jumped in the U.S. Senate race, pitting him against Dallas Congressman Colin Allred in the Democratic primary.
San Antonio State Senator Roland Gutierrez jumped in the U.S. Senate race, pitting him against Dallas Congressman Colin Allred in the Democratic primary.
Texas bill requiring all schools to have armed security goes into effect this fall
A new law that takes effect this September will require Texas school districts to have an armed officer on every campus. And if a district is unable to do this, it must have a ‘good cause exception’ with an alternative plan.
A new law that takes effect this September will require Texas school districts to have an armed officer on every campus. And if a district is unable to do this, it must have a ‘good cause exception’ with an alternative plan.
Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect
A judge is still considering abortion advocates’ request to put the restrictions on hold.
A judge is still considering abortion advocates’ request to put the restrictions on hold.
Alabama senator blocking over 260 military nominations, including America's top officer
One of the 260-plus military nominations on hold by Senator Tommy Tuberville is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, America's top military officer.
One of the 260-plus military nominations on hold by Senator Tommy Tuberville is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, America's top military officer.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
Texas House passes property tax relief bill that was passed by the Senate
Thursday evening, the Texas House passed the property tax relief bill that was passed by the Senate Wednesday.
Thursday evening, the Texas House passed the property tax relief bill that was passed by the Senate Wednesday.
Families, medical providers sue over Texas ban on transgender youth healthcare
Families and medical providers are suing the State of Texas over SB 14, a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Families and medical providers are suing the State of Texas over SB 14, a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
Texas no longer top state for business: study
A new CNBC study shows Texas is no longer a top state for business. The article highlights Texas' stance on abortion and LGBTQ rights as some of the reasons for its falling out.
A new CNBC study shows Texas is no longer a top state for business. The article highlights Texas' stance on abortion and LGBTQ rights as some of the reasons for its falling out.
Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week 'heartbeat' abortion ban during special session
Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.
Renters excluded from Texas property tax cut deal, for now
The $18 billion compromise tax plan does not directly allocate money for renters.
The $18 billion compromise tax plan does not directly allocate money for renters.
California Gov. Newsom slams Abbott for his 'disregard for human life'
California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed Republicans for what he calls their disregard for human life, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed Republicans for what he calls their disregard for human life, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
City of San Marcos federally sanctioned for failure to preserve 'Trump Train' documents
U.S. District Judge Mark Lane concluded in his June 29 order that the City of San Marcos "failed miserably" to preserve information they were obligated to retain.
U.S. District Judge Mark Lane concluded in his June 29 order that the City of San Marcos "failed miserably" to preserve information they were obligated to retain.
Parents of school shooting victims bring gun violence prevention bus tour to Austin
“I want you to imagine when you hear the news that your son ain't coming home ever." Parents of children killed in school shootings gathered at the Texas State Capitol as part of a nationwide bus tour.
“I want you to imagine when you hear the news that your son ain't coming home ever." Parents of children killed in school shootings gathered at the Texas State Capitol as part of a nationwide bus tour.
Marines without leader for first time since 1859 as Republicans block nomination
The U.S. Marine Corps is without a confirmed leader for the first time in a century as Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant and a Republican senator is blocking confirmation of his successor.
The U.S. Marine Corps is without a confirmed leader for the first time in a century as Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant and a Republican senator is blocking confirmation of his successor.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary for Ted Cruz's seat
Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez has entered the Democratic primary for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's seat. Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez has entered the Democratic primary for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's seat. Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan reach deal on 'biggest property tax cut in Texas history'
The leaders, who were seen meeting last week, said the legislation would lead to an $18 billion cut in taxes, if passed.
The leaders, who were seen meeting last week, said the legislation would lead to an $18 billion cut in taxes, if passed.