Biden approval rating rises significantly ahead of midterms, poll finds
The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.
The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.
Coulda Been Worse LLC ad campaign slams Gov. Greg Abbott as Beto O'Rourke gains ground
Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Sonia Van Meter, a political campaign consultant, discuss new ad campaign from Coulda Been Worse LLC.
Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Sonia Van Meter, a political campaign consultant, discuss new ad campaign from Coulda Been Worse LLC.
State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
Most Texans support busing migrants, think state hasn't done enough to stop mass shootings, poll says
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows how Texans feel about a number of hot button issues heading into this November's election.
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows how Texans feel about a number of hot button issues heading into this November's election.
Mike Lindell says FBI seized his phone at Hardee's in Mankato, Minnesota
MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell said Tuesday that federal agents seized his cellphone and questioned him about a Colorado clerk who has been charged in what prosecutors say was a "deceptive scheme" to breach voting system technology used across the country.
MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell said Tuesday that federal agents seized his cellphone and questioned him about a Colorado clerk who has been charged in what prosecutors say was a "deceptive scheme" to breach voting system technology used across the country.
Primary results: Takeaways from New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware
The final primary night of the 2022 midterm season took place on Tuesday, with voters heading to the polls in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Delaware.
The final primary night of the 2022 midterm season took place on Tuesday, with voters heading to the polls in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Delaware.
Graham unveils plan for nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks
Republican party leaders did not immediately embrace the bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.
Republican party leaders did not immediately embrace the bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.
Sen. Lindsey Graham proposes new legislation for late-term abortions
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Ashley Brasher, board president of the Williamson County Republican leaders, discuss Sen. Lindsey Graham's new legislation on abortions.
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Ashley Brasher, board president of the Williamson County Republican leaders, discuss Sen. Lindsey Graham's new legislation on abortions.
Kenneth Starr, Clinton whitewater prosecutor and former federal judge, dies at 76
Starr died Tuesday at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston of complications from surgery.
Starr died Tuesday at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston of complications from surgery.
Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court can forfeit legitimacy when overturning precedent
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who stressed that she wasn’t talking about any particular decision, warned that courts look political when they needlessly overturn precedent.
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who stressed that she wasn’t talking about any particular decision, warned that courts look political when they needlessly overturn precedent.
Republicans endorse Democratic candidate over Dan Patrick for Texas Lieutenant Governor race
Ed Espinosa, president of Progress Texas, and Matt McEvoy, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the Texas Lieutenant Governor race.
Ed Espinosa, president of Progress Texas, and Matt McEvoy, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the Texas Lieutenant Governor race.
Activist responds to Texas Sen. John Whitmire's opinion on public safety
On, "Texas, The Issue Is," Whitmire, a Democrat from Houston, provided a harsh assessment on social justice changes brought on by progressive members of his own political party.
On, "Texas, The Issue Is," Whitmire, a Democrat from Houston, provided a harsh assessment on social justice changes brought on by progressive members of his own political party.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
Marijuana laws by state in 2022
A state-by-state look at marijuana laws in the United States, including which states have legalized cannabis, those with no access at all, and the handful that will vote on the issue in November.
A state-by-state look at marijuana laws in the United States, including which states have legalized cannabis, those with no access at all, and the handful that will vote on the issue in November.
State Senator John Whitmire's urgent call for crime control
The longtime chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee is calling for a bi-partisan sense of urgency to restore crumbling public safety across the Lone Star State.
The longtime chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee is calling for a bi-partisan sense of urgency to restore crumbling public safety across the Lone Star State.
EXPLAINER: ‘Morning after pill’ not always option after rape
Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.
Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.
Chief Justice John Roberts defends legitimacy of Supreme Court
Opinion polls have shown a sharp drop in approval of the Supreme Court and trust for the institution.
Opinion polls have shown a sharp drop in approval of the Supreme Court and trust for the institution.
The Issue Is: The Governor, the Secretary and the Queen
During another week in which temperatures soared across the Golden State, the issue continues to be energy and the state’s power grid.
During another week in which temperatures soared across the Golden State, the issue continues to be energy and the state’s power grid.
US, Trump team propose names for arbiter in Mar-a-Lago probe
The Justice Department and Donald Trump's legal team each proposed candidates Friday for the role of an independent arbiter in the investigation into top-secret documents found at the former president's Florida home, but the two sides differed on the scope of duties the person would have.
The Justice Department and Donald Trump's legal team each proposed candidates Friday for the role of an independent arbiter in the investigation into top-secret documents found at the former president's Florida home, but the two sides differed on the scope of duties the person would have.
Mysterious group targeting Gov. Greg Abbott reserves $6M in TV ads ahead of November election
The minute-long ad from Coulda Been Worse LLC, which started airing Friday, rattles off a list of major calamitous events that have happened on Abbott’s watch, such the Uvalde school shooting and 2021 power-grid collapse.
The minute-long ad from Coulda Been Worse LLC, which started airing Friday, rattles off a list of major calamitous events that have happened on Abbott’s watch, such the Uvalde school shooting and 2021 power-grid collapse.



















