The origins of special counsels, their powers and what to expect in Hunter Biden investigation

Attorney General Merrick Garland tapped David Weiss to oversee the DOJ's investigation. Weiss is the U.S. attorney in Delaware who has been probing the financial and business dealings of the president’s son.

Texas: The Issue Is - Leaders, lawmakers celebrate property tax relief measure

Calling it the "biggest property tax cut in the history of the world," Texas leaders and lawmakers gathered before the cameras in New Caney for a collective victory lap over the $18 billion they are refunding to millions of our state's landowners.

Texas congressman says border buoy barrier includes 'chainsaw-type devices'

Recent claims from U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro over the border buoy barrier deployed in the Rio Grande have drawn a sharp rebuke from Gov. Greg Abbott's office. The barrier is the subject of a federal lawsuit filed by the DOJ.

Trump's trial on election interference could kick-off just days before Capitol riot anniversary

Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s team asked a judge on Thursday to set a Jan. 2 trial date for former President Donald Trump in the case charging him with plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Some Central Texas school districts approve pay raises for teachers, staff

This summer, while most teachers were out on break, school board trustee members were hard at work finalizing the upcoming school year compensation plan.

Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions

Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.

FOX Business holding second Republican Presidential Primary Debate Sept. 27

FOX Business will "provide all Americans with an unparalleled opportunity to assess the candidates," President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace said.

Ohio's Issue 1 would have made protecting abortion rights harder. Data shows why it failed

Ohio Republicans introduced the measure in hopes of undercutting a citizen initiative voters will decide in November that seeks to elevate abortion rights in the constitution.

Travis County DA Jose Garza launches 2024 reelection campaign

Jose Garza said he will continue to hold people accountable who commit violence in our community, no matter who they are. This comes after he charged more than a dozen Austin police officers during his current term.

Supreme Court reinstates regulation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers

The Supreme Court is reinstating a regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers.

Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial signing for 'Save Women's Sports Act'

The measure, also known as SB 15, bars trans athletes who are born male from competing on women’s teams at Texas colleges and universities.

Future uncertain for Texas teachers after legislative gridlock

After months of gridlock in the state legislature, the future is still uncertain for Texas teachers heading into the new school year. Efforts to increase funding for districts failed this spring

Democrats see Minnesota and Michigan as guides for what to do with majority power

Fueled by election gains, Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan this year enacted far-reaching policy changes that party leaders in other states are looking to as a potential roadmap for what they could swiftly achieve with similar control.

Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans

The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”