Most Americans believe conservatives face free speech restrictions on college campuses, poll suggests

Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.

North Dakota state senator, wife, and 2 children killed in Utah plane crash

A state senator from North Dakota, his wife and their two young children died when the small plane they were traveling in crashed in Utah, a Senate leader said Monday.

Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid rolling to Ukraine and warns Congress to 'stop the games'

By omitting more Ukraine aid from the funding plan to keep the government running, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy closed the door on a Senate package that would have funneled $6 billion to Ukraine.

Late Sen. Dianne Feinstein to lie in state at San Francisco City Hall

The body of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Feinstein's press office announced. 

Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Eddie Morales says Biden administration isn't doing enough at southern border

For this week’s Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to Eagle Pass Democrat State Rep. Eddie Morales, who says the Biden administration is not doing enough at Texas' southern border.

After government funding close call, Matt Gaetz says he will push to oust McCarthy as speaker

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.

Ken Paxton whistleblower lawsuit to move forward

The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by four staffers fired by Texas AG Ken Paxton. In this "FOX 7 Focus," FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak talks with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder.

Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan

The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's remains brought home to the Bay Area

The body of Sen. Dianne Feinstein was flown back to the Bay Area Saturday evening onboard a military flight. 

Rep. Jamaal Bowman sets off fire alarm during House vote on funding bill

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.

Fatal plane crash carried 500+ pounds of meat and antlers, claiming Rep. Peltola's husband

A small plane that crashed in rural Alaska earlier this month, killing the husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, was carrying more than 500 pounds of moose meat and antlers from a remote hunting camp when it went down shortly after takeoff.

This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton, border and school choice

FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the fallout from Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, a special session called by the governor to handle the border crisis, and more.

How Dianne Feinstein's death impacts control of the Senate

An election to pick the state’s next senator serving a full six-year term was is scheduled for next year.

Government shutdown almost certain after last-ditch effort collapses

A federal government shutdown is almost certain after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open collapsed.

Future Democratic stars rally around Biden's reelection and their own 2028 bids

A new generation of Democratic presidential prospects is taking steps to strengthen their national profiles as they fan out across the country to help President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.