Congress returns to avoid government shutdown while Republicans weigh an impeachment inquiry
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.
The 2024 presidential campaign is coming into focus. It might look similar to last one
A rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump might be on the horizon, raising the prospect of an uncertain election season that only strengthens the nation’s political divide.
A rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump might be on the horizon, raising the prospect of an uncertain election season that only strengthens the nation’s political divide.
In key South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for path against Trump
Some campaigns are focusing on South Carolina, where the GOP primary is a last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.
Some campaigns are focusing on South Carolina, where the GOP primary is a last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.
US government eager to renew powers to keep dangerous chemicals out of extremists’ hands
A program that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to inspect chemical facilities expired in July. But agency officials are calling on Congress to take action when it returns this week.
A program that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to inspect chemical facilities expired in July. But agency officials are calling on Congress to take action when it returns this week.
Texas: The Issue Is - Katy ISD enacts new gender identity policy
Katy ISD has enacted a new policy requiring parents be told if their child identifies as transgender or chooses to use a different name or pronouns at school. Jonathan Sines with Texas Values joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss in this Texas: The Issue Is.
Katy ISD has enacted a new policy requiring parents be told if their child identifies as transgender or chooses to use a different name or pronouns at school. Jonathan Sines with Texas Values joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss in this Texas: The Issue Is.
New website aims to track performance of Travis County DA, county attorney
GarzaWatch.com aims to improve accountability for crime victims, according to Save Austin Now, SafeHorns and CLEAT. The website's launch comes after HB 17 went into effect on Sept. 1.
GarzaWatch.com aims to improve accountability for crime victims, according to Save Austin Now, SafeHorns and CLEAT. The website's launch comes after HB 17 went into effect on Sept. 1.
Ken Paxton impeachment trial: What to expect
Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial gets underway on Tuesday. In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak talks with Scott Braddock of the Quorum Report about what could happen.
Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial gets underway on Tuesday. In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak talks with Scott Braddock of the Quorum Report about what could happen.
Bill Richardson, former New Mexico governor and UN ambassador, dies at 75
Before he was elected governor of New Mexico in 2002, Bill Richardson was U.N. ambassador and energy secretary under President Bill Clinton and served 14 years as a congressman.
Before he was elected governor of New Mexico in 2002, Bill Richardson was U.N. ambassador and energy secretary under President Bill Clinton and served 14 years as a congressman.
Ken Paxton speaks at Collin County GOP event ahead of impeachment trial next week
Ken Paxton spoke at an event in Plano Saturday morning, just days before his impeachment trial will get underway in Austin.
Ken Paxton spoke at an event in Plano Saturday morning, just days before his impeachment trial will get underway in Austin.
State Sen. Paxton, wife of Attorney General Paxton, announces reelection campaign
State Sen. Angela Paxton, wife of Attorney General Ken Paxton, announced that she is seeking reelection for her Senate seat. This comes three days before the attorney general's impeachment trial is set to begin in the Texas Senate.
State Sen. Angela Paxton, wife of Attorney General Ken Paxton, announced that she is seeking reelection for her Senate seat. This comes three days before the attorney general's impeachment trial is set to begin in the Texas Senate.
Dana Perino, Stuart Varney to co-moderate second GOP primary debate hosted by FOX Business
'We are very proud to have Stuart Varney and Dana Perino co-moderating the second debate with Univision,' Jay Wallace said
'We are very proud to have Stuart Varney and Dana Perino co-moderating the second debate with Univision,' Jay Wallace said
This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton impeachment trial, border scandal
This Week in Texas Politics featured court fights, a border scandal and impeachment trial political maneuvering. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss.
This Week in Texas Politics featured court fights, a border scandal and impeachment trial political maneuvering. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss.
774 Texas laws going into effect on Sept. 1, here's a few; some bills blocked
Here are a some of the 774 bills going into effect on Sept. 1 after being passed by the Texas Legislature.
Here are a some of the 774 bills going into effect on Sept. 1 after being passed by the Texas Legislature.
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.