Virginia election night: Here are the key races in the House and Senate
The polls have closed in Virginia and with all 140 seats of the State Legislature up for grabs, it’s a key election that has Democrats and Republicans vying for control of the Commonwealth.
The polls have closed in Virginia and with all 140 seats of the State Legislature up for grabs, it’s a key election that has Democrats and Republicans vying for control of the Commonwealth.
Governor Abbott calls for fourth special session
Gov. Abbott called for the fourth special session to begin on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The agenda items include education and border security.
Gov. Abbott called for the fourth special session to begin on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The agenda items include education and border security.
Round Rock polling place evacuated due to fire alarm
A fire alarm forced the evacuation of a polling place in Round Rock.
A fire alarm forced the evacuation of a polling place in Round Rock.
Supreme Court seems likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims
Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.
Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.
Gov. Youngkin criticizes Democratic opponents over abortion rhetoric as polls open in Virginia
Virginia’s Gov. Glenn Youngkin made the rounds Tuesday morning as voters headed to the polls to decide the fate of the state legislature.
Virginia’s Gov. Glenn Youngkin made the rounds Tuesday morning as voters headed to the polls to decide the fate of the state legislature.
Uncertainty remains over school choice legislation in Texas Capitol
The uncertainty in the Texas Capitol remains to be about school choice. With time on the third session winding down, school choice legislation is already being reworked.
The uncertainty in the Texas Capitol remains to be about school choice. With time on the third session winding down, school choice legislation is already being reworked.
What’s happening in the 2023 election: 4 races to watch Tuesday
From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.
From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.
Dan Patrick out with pneumonia as Special Session ends at Capitol
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will not be at the Texas Capitol due to a viral pneumonia diagnosis. This comes as the third Special Session wraps up this week.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will not be at the Texas Capitol due to a viral pneumonia diagnosis. This comes as the third Special Session wraps up this week.
Texas voters to decide on numerous proposed amendments on Election Day
Across the Lone Star State, voters have been asked to make the call on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Across the Lone Star State, voters have been asked to make the call on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Democrats split on whether to back Israel or Palestine as war in Middle East escalates
Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri called Israel’s invasion of Gaza an “ethnic cleansing campaign,” and was among 10 House members who did not back a resolution supporting the nation.
Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri called Israel’s invasion of Gaza an “ethnic cleansing campaign,” and was among 10 House members who did not back a resolution supporting the nation.
Draft bill hints at preparations for another Special Session on school choice
Special Session 3 will be coming to a close on Tuesday with no path forward for school choice legislation, but steps are apparently being taken to prepare for another Special Session.
Special Session 3 will be coming to a close on Tuesday with no path forward for school choice legislation, but steps are apparently being taken to prepare for another Special Session.
This Week in Texas Politics: School choice unravels, divisions on border security funding
This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.
This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.
2023 Voter Guide: What you need to know before you vote this Election Day
FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2023 election.
FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2023 election.
House approves $14.5 billion in aid for Israel, sends bill to Senate
The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
Central Texas elections: 10 school districts call for bond, VATRE elections
Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
Gov. Abbott confident a school choice deal can be made
On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott announced there was an agreement on a proposal for a new school choice plan. The governor is optimistic a deal can be made, but a hard sell still remains on the house side.
On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott announced there was an agreement on a proposal for a new school choice plan. The governor is optimistic a deal can be made, but a hard sell still remains on the house side.
School choice agreement announced by Abbott is no done deal
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday an agreement was reached on school choice between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt Gov. Dan Patrick, but there were not enough lawmakers to reconvene the Texas House.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday an agreement was reached on school choice between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt Gov. Dan Patrick, but there were not enough lawmakers to reconvene the Texas House.
Third special session expanded to include additional school finance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Houston hosts Ken Paxton's securities fraud trial starting April 15
Paxton allegedly promoted a McKinney technology company's stock without disclosing that he received compensation for doing so.
Paxton allegedly promoted a McKinney technology company's stock without disclosing that he received compensation for doing so.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans would support political violence if necessary, survey finds
The survey noted that 75% of Americans polled stated they agree that the future of American democracy is at risk in the 2024 presidential election. A larger majority of Democrats agree, compared to Republicans.
The survey noted that 75% of Americans polled stated they agree that the future of American democracy is at risk in the 2024 presidential election. A larger majority of Democrats agree, compared to Republicans.