Kansas voters uphold abortion rights in recount
The vote drew broad attention because it was the first state referendum on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
The vote drew broad attention because it was the first state referendum on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Indiana GOP chooses replacement for Rep. Walorksi after fatal car crash
Rudy Yakym previously served as finance director for Jacki Walorski's 2012 campaign.
Rudy Yakym previously served as finance director for Jacki Walorski's 2012 campaign.
Pence says he didn't leave office with classified material
The disclosure — which would typically be unremarkable for a former vice president — is notable given that FBI agents seized classified and top secret information from his former boss's Florida estate on Aug. 8.
The disclosure — which would typically be unremarkable for a former vice president — is notable given that FBI agents seized classified and top secret information from his former boss's Florida estate on Aug. 8.
Pflugerville ISD school board calls for 3 elections for November
The Pflugerville ISD board voted unanimously at its August 18 meeting to call for an Attendance Credit Election, a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election, and a Bond Election.
The Pflugerville ISD board voted unanimously at its August 18 meeting to call for an Attendance Credit Election, a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election, and a Bond Election.
Round Rock ISD board censure vote fails
The motion to censure Round Rock ISD trustees Mary Bone and Danielle Weston failed this week on a 3-3 vote with one trustee abstaining.
The motion to censure Round Rock ISD trustees Mary Bone and Danielle Weston failed this week on a 3-3 vote with one trustee abstaining.
Texas public schools required to display 'In God We Trust' posters if they are donated
The law passed last year says schools must display the national motto in a “conspicuous place” but only if the poster is “donated” or “purchased by private donations.”
The law passed last year says schools must display the national motto in a “conspicuous place” but only if the poster is “donated” or “purchased by private donations.”
Walmart to expand abortion coverage for employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Migrant children bused from Texas to NYC will get help for school year under new program
At least 1,000 migrants will enter the school system next month.
At least 1,000 migrants will enter the school system next month.
Finnish PM Sanna Marin defends dancing video; takes drug test to clear herself
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Friday she has taken a drug test “for her own legal protection” after a video was leaked of her dancing and lip-syncing songs at a private party.
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Friday she has taken a drug test “for her own legal protection” after a video was leaked of her dancing and lip-syncing songs at a private party.
Republican group apologizes after using GOP elephant with KKK imagery
A Republican group in Alabama is apologizing after accidentally using a picture of a GOP elephant that contained Ku Klux Klan imagery.
A Republican group in Alabama is apologizing after accidentally using a picture of a GOP elephant that contained Ku Klux Klan imagery.
Beto O'Rourke stops in Pflugerville on 49-day 'Drive for Texas'
On Thursday, gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke stood on a small wooden box and spoke from the middle of the crowd.
On Thursday, gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke stood on a small wooden box and spoke from the middle of the crowd.
What's next for Liz Cheney?
Liz Cheney lost in the Wyoming Primary to Donald Trump-backed Harriet Hageman. What's next for her? Katie Naranjo and Ashley Brasher join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Liz Cheney lost in the Wyoming Primary to Donald Trump-backed Harriet Hageman. What's next for her? Katie Naranjo and Ashley Brasher join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
First lady Rosalynn Carter celebrates 95th birthday
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is celebrating her 95th birthday on Thursday.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is celebrating her 95th birthday on Thursday.
Finnish PM Sanna Marin under fire after party video surfaces
Finland's Sanna Marin has been seen regularly at music festivals and nightclubs since taking office.
Finland's Sanna Marin has been seen regularly at music festivals and nightclubs since taking office.
Half of Americans think marijuana is bad for society, poll finds
Nearly half of American adults, 48%, report ever trying marijuana. That’s up from 4% when Gallup first asked about it 1969.
Nearly half of American adults, 48%, report ever trying marijuana. That’s up from 4% when Gallup first asked about it 1969.
Judge appears willing to unveil some of Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
The judge gave prosecutors a week to submit a copy of the affidavit with proposed redactions for the information it wants to keep secret after the FBI seized classified and top secret information during a search at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
The judge gave prosecutors a week to submit a copy of the affidavit with proposed redactions for the information it wants to keep secret after the FBI seized classified and top secret information during a search at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Supreme Court rulings protecting same-sex relationships could face challenge
Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.
Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.
Social media companies offer few changes to safeguard US midterm elections
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
North Carolina’s 20-week abortion ban reinstated by judge
Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, eroding protections in one of the South’s few remaining safe havens for reproductive freedom.
Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, eroding protections in one of the South’s few remaining safe havens for reproductive freedom.
South Carolina court temporarily blocks 'fetal heartbeat' law that bans abortions around 6 weeks
The South Carolina “fetal heartbeat” law banning abortion around six weeks is no longer in effect after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked it.
The South Carolina “fetal heartbeat” law banning abortion around six weeks is no longer in effect after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked it.