Task force bill takes on flash mob robberies in Texas
Violent crime at convenience stores has also doubled over the past five years, according to FBI data.
Violent crime at convenience stores has also doubled over the past five years, according to FBI data.
Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Disney files lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over 'retaliatory' actions against Walt Disney World
Disney filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following months of legislative actions by the state that Disney has described as retaliatory and anti-business.
Disney filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following months of legislative actions by the state that Disney has described as retaliatory and anti-business.
Washington becomes 10th state to enact semi-automatic rifle ban, law effective immediately
The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.
The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.
Decision on charges in Georgia election probe to happen this summer, DA says
A decision on charges in the Georgia election probe are expected this summer, according to a letter from DA.
A decision on charges in the Georgia election probe are expected this summer, according to a letter from DA.
Texas House passes bill requiring armed security in all schools
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
Texas agriculture commissioner orders employees to wear clothes “consistent with their biological gender"
The two-page policy applies to all employees for the agency that Miller leads, the Texas Department of Agriculture, as well as interns and contract employees.
The two-page policy applies to all employees for the agency that Miller leads, the Texas Department of Agriculture, as well as interns and contract employees.
Texas House advances bills focused on school safety, including HB 3
HB 3 would put an armed security guard, armed police officer, or armed employee on every public school campus in Texas.
HB 3 would put an armed security guard, armed police officer, or armed employee on every public school campus in Texas.
Texas bill to protect healthcare workers from violence heads to Abbott's desk
SB 240 is the first piece of legislation to pass and head to the governor's desk during the 88th legislative session, says its authors state Sen. Donna Campbell and state Rep. Donna Howard.
SB 240 is the first piece of legislation to pass and head to the governor's desk during the 88th legislative session, says its authors state Sen. Donna Campbell and state Rep. Donna Howard.
Two police oversight propositions on the ballot in Austin
The two police oversight propositions can be easily confused because only a few words differentiate them on the ballot, and it's admittedly causing confusion for voters.
The two police oversight propositions can be easily confused because only a few words differentiate them on the ballot, and it's admittedly causing confusion for voters.
Texas group homes closing due to pay crisis
About a dozen Texas group homes over the past few months have had to close because they just don't have caregivers.
About a dozen Texas group homes over the past few months have had to close because they just don't have caregivers.
North Dakota adopts strict abortion ban after 6 weeks of pregnancy
North Dakota on Monday adopted one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the country as Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation banning the procedure at six weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest.
North Dakota on Monday adopted one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the country as Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation banning the procedure at six weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest.
Texas school safety bill leads to fierce debate in House
House Bill 3 calls for a police officer, school security officer, guardian or district employee to be armed on every campus in Texas.
House Bill 3 calls for a police officer, school security officer, guardian or district employee to be armed on every campus in Texas.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Don Lemon terminated by CNN: ‘I am stunned’
“After 17 years at CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly," Don Lemon revealed Monday on social media.
“After 17 years at CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly," Don Lemon revealed Monday on social media.
Texas: The Issue Is — State Rep. James Talarico pitches inflation relief bills
State Rep. James Talarico joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss his inflation relief bills, which would pause collection of several state-related fees for a year.
State Rep. James Talarico joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss his inflation relief bills, which would pause collection of several state-related fees for a year.
2024 presidential election: Biden expected to tap Julie Rodriguez to run campaign
Biden has yet to formally launch his reelection campaign, but Julie Rodriguez -- who's the granddaughter of labor leader Cesar Chavez and labor activist Helen Fabela Chávez -- is expected to manage it.
Biden has yet to formally launch his reelection campaign, but Julie Rodriguez -- who's the granddaughter of labor leader Cesar Chavez and labor activist Helen Fabela Chávez -- is expected to manage it.
House Democrats, community leaders hold rally against 'rolling back of civil rights'
Those at Saturday's rally at the State Capitol advocated against legislation they say hurts minority communities, LGBTQ and women's rights and educational debates.
Those at Saturday's rally at the State Capitol advocated against legislation they say hurts minority communities, LGBTQ and women's rights and educational debates.
DA Alvin Bragg, House Republicans end fight over Donald Trump's criminal case
House Republicans started scrutinizing Bragg’s investigation into Donald Trump weeks before he was indicted on 34 criminal charges.
House Republicans started scrutinizing Bragg’s investigation into Donald Trump weeks before he was indicted on 34 criminal charges.
The Issue Is: Mike Pence, Arnold Schwarzenegger, stars of 'Star Trek: Picard'
This week, one of the most star-studded episodes in “The Issue Is" history, an episode that takes us from the streets of Brentwood to the halls of power in Washington D.C. to the deepest corners of space, the final frontier.
This week, one of the most star-studded episodes in “The Issue Is" history, an episode that takes us from the streets of Brentwood to the halls of power in Washington D.C. to the deepest corners of space, the final frontier.