Texas AG Ken Paxton's criminal case moves forward as impeachment looms

August 5 marks one month until Ken Paxton's Senate trial gets underway, and after years, there is also movement in his federal securities fraud case. Constitutional law professor Eddy Carder shares his thoughts in this week's FOX 7 Focus.

Texas’ abortion ban too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications, judge rules

A Texas judge has ruled the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for women with serious pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without doctors fearing the threat of criminal charges.

Expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back state House seats

Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced through a special election to reclaim their seats. They were members of the “Tennessee Three," a trio of lawmakers who demonstrated in the House calling for action on gun control.

White House says top Russian official spoke to North Korea about raising sale of munitions to Moscow

In March, White House officials said they gathered intel that showed that Russia was looking to broker a deal with North Korea, in which Moscow would provide the North with needed food and other items in return for munitions.

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges in 2020 election arraignment

Inside a Washington, D.C. courtroom Thursday, former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to four federal charges in connection to his claims of election fraud and attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. 

DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State. 

Judge Tanya Chutkan, known for harsh Jan. 6 sentences, to oversee Trump's election case

The federal judge assigned to the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump has stood out as one of the toughest punishers of rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appears in Houston court hearing for his securities fraud trial

Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s years-delayed trial on securities fraud charges will have to wait until his separate impeachment trial is concluded, lawyers and the judge in the case said Thursday during a court hearing in Houston.

ACLU files lawsuit to block Texas ban on drag performances

An Austin-based drag artist is among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to stop SB 12 from taking effect on Sept. 1.

Trump indicted over efforts to undo 2020 presidential election

Former President Donald Trump has been charged by a federal grand jury in connection with his efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday.

Read the full DOJ indictment against former President Donald Trump

Read the full U.S. Department of Justice indictment of former President Donald Trump over the 2020 presidential election that was handed down on Aug. 1.

Alabama health care providers sue over threats to prosecute people aiding in abortions

Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state.

Texas AG Ken Paxton asks Senate to dismiss articles of impeachment

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the Senate to dismiss the articles of impeachment he faces in his upcoming trial. Katie Naranjo and Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Del Valle ISD spends nearly $1.1M to add additional officers on campuses

Del Valle ISD followed the guidelines for the school year by adding nine additional officers to the district's police department at a cost of nearly $1.1 million, including training and equipment.