Donald Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' inciting anger from key Republicans

The former president is facing criticism for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for questioning Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of a six-week ban on the procedure.

Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment

The Texas Senate acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton on 16 articles of impeachment that they considered related to bribery and corruption.

Ken Paxton acquittal could factor into education special session

After the Senate's acquittal vote for the AG Ken Paxton on Saturday, Sept. 16, repairing the political rift that it caused poses a big job.

Texas Lt. Gov requests expense audit for Ken Paxton impeachment trial

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has requested an audit of all expenses related to the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton two days after he has been acquitted.

California lawmakers ask AG to exclude Trump from Republican primary ballot

Nine Democratic California lawmakers asked the state’s attorney general on Monday to seek a court opinion on whether former President Donald J. Trump should be excluded from Republican primary ballots under the 14th Amendment for his role in the Capitol Riot. 

Senate to no longer enforce dress code for senators

The U.S. Senate will no longer enforce a dress code for members of the upper house elected by those they serve.

Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton will not seek reelection after progressive supranuclear palsy diagnosis

Just months after Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia vowed to continue her work in Congress after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the congresswoman revealed she would not seek reelection after doctors modified her diagnosis to progressive supranuclear palsy.

Kevin McCarthy claims Republicans will subpoena Hunter Biden amid impeachment inquiry

Talks of a potential subpoena of Hunter Biden in an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden comes as Republicans try to provide evidence that the president was involved in his son's business dealings.

Kevin McCarthy claims Republicans will subpoena Hunter Biden amid impeachment inquiry

Talks of a potential subpoena of Hunter Biden in an impeachment of President Joe Biden comes as Republicans try to provide evidence that the president was involved in his son's business dealings.

Republicans flex muscles to maintain power in closely divided North Carolina and Wisconsin

In North Carolina and Wisconsin, Republicans are trying to seize power over elections and redistricting. Both states are divided political battlegrounds where the GOP controls a number of seats in the state legislature.

FOX 7 Focus: Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted

In this FOX 7 Focus, Prairie View A&M constitutional law professor Eddy Carder joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to offer his insight into the Ken Paxton impeachment trial and what's next for Paxton after his acquittal.

Video shows Lauren Boebert vaping during 'Beetlejuice' performance, despite denials

Rep. Lauren Boebert's campaign manager said the congresswoman wasn't vaping inside a Colorado theater before being kicked out, but video says otherwise.

School shootings reach all-time high — again

The U.S. has had 30 school shootings so far this year, with 16 people killed and 32 injured. Twelve of those deaths were students or other children.