John Scott, Texas’ top elections official, to step down at end of year
Gov. Abbott appointed Scott as secretary of state in Oct. 2021 and served in an interim capacity pending Senate confirmation. He is stepping down right before the legislative session when his appointment would have come up for debate.
Gov. Abbott appointed Scott as secretary of state in Oct. 2021 and served in an interim capacity pending Senate confirmation. He is stepping down right before the legislative session when his appointment would have come up for debate.
EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
Trump faces bipartisan rebuke for call to suspend Constitution
Former President Donald Trump faced bipartisan rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Former President Donald Trump faced bipartisan rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Republican Caucus backs Dade Phelan as Texas House speaker
Republican members of the Texas House endorsed Speaker Dade Phelan’s bid for reelection in a nonbinding vote on Saturday. An official vote from the entire Texas House will take place in January.
Republican members of the Texas House endorsed Speaker Dade Phelan’s bid for reelection in a nonbinding vote on Saturday. An official vote from the entire Texas House will take place in January.
To combat opioid overdoses, Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips
The announcement signals a shift in Abbott’s approach to fighting the opioid epidemic. He had previously pushed back against bills calling for the decriminalization of fentanyl testing strips.
The announcement signals a shift in Abbott’s approach to fighting the opioid epidemic. He had previously pushed back against bills calling for the decriminalization of fentanyl testing strips.
Congresswoman-elect Jasmine Crockett on working with Republicans and what Democrats are doing wrong in Texas
Crockett spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about her hopes for her first term as a U.S. Congresswoman and the prospect of reaching across the aisle.
Crockett spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about her hopes for her first term as a U.S. Congresswoman and the prospect of reaching across the aisle.
FBI director raises national security concerns about TikTok
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”
Early voting kicks off for City of Austin runoff election
On the ballot, Austin voters will find candidates running for mayor and three city council seats.
On the ballot, Austin voters will find candidates running for mayor and three city council seats.
Man arrested for shooting teen who was campaigning for Raphael Warnock, police say
The Savannah Police Department said officers arrested a 42-year-old man accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy, who was campaigning for Sen. Raphael Warnock.
The Savannah Police Department said officers arrested a 42-year-old man accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy, who was campaigning for Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Appeals court halts special master review of documents seized at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
A federal appeals court has halted an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, removing a hurdle the Justice Department said had delayed its criminal investigation into the retention of top-secret government information.
A federal appeals court has halted an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, removing a hurdle the Justice Department said had delayed its criminal investigation into the retention of top-secret government information.
Treasury Department complies with court order to hand Trump's tax returns over to House committee
The Supreme Court last week rejected Trump’s request for an order that would have prevented the Treasury from giving six years of tax returns for Trump and some of his businesses to the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee.
The Supreme Court last week rejected Trump’s request for an order that would have prevented the Treasury from giving six years of tax returns for Trump and some of his businesses to the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee.
Early voting begins Dec. 1 in Austin, Kyle runoff elections
There were several races in November in which no candidate got more than 50% of the vote, resulting in runoff elections. Here's a look at which races are on the ballot.
There were several races in November in which no candidate got more than 50% of the vote, resulting in runoff elections. Here's a look at which races are on the ballot.
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Democrats
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
Hakeem Jeffries unanimously elected to lead House Democrats
Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.
Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Court says Trump aide Meadows must testify in election probe
The South Carolina Supreme Court says former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
The South Carolina Supreme Court says former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
McConnell skewers Trump for dinner with Kanye, Fuentes: 'Highly unlikely' he'll be elected president
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemite
Pence, who is considering his own potential run against his former boss, said he does not believe Trump is antisemitic or racist and said he would not have served as Trump's vice president if he was.
Pence, who is considering his own potential run against his former boss, said he does not believe Trump is antisemitic or racist and said he would not have served as Trump's vice president if he was.
Biden, Democrats push for semi-automatic weapons ban
President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.
President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.
Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.