Emergency contraception isn’t widely available for Texas' poorest people

Abbott said that victims of rape could take Plan B to prevent a pregnancy. Due to the state’s healthcare landscape, accessing emergency contraception may not be feasible for low-income Texans.

After school shootings, are states making classrooms safer?

Here is what several states have done to implement school safety in the wake of the Uvalde elementary school massacre.

Liz Truss becomes new UK prime minister

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss faces many challenges, including soaring prices, labor unrest, and a health care system burdened by long waiting lists and staff shortages.

Judge grants Trump special master to review documents seized by FBI during Mar-a-Lago search

A federal judge has granted a request by former President Donald Trump’s legal team to appoint a special master to review documents seized by the FBI during a search of his Florida home last month.

President Biden Milwaukee Labor Day speech; GOP's Tim Michels rebuts

President Joe Biden rallies in Milwaukee, nine weeks ahead of the midterm election. With Biden's disapproval higher than approval in Wisconsin polls, Mandela Barnes skips the visit, while Gov. Tony Evers joins Biden.

VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases

It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.

Trump documents: Judge appears open to special master to review records seized by FBI

The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump lacks legal grounds to demand the return of the documents because they do not belong to him. Officials also expressed concerns that appointing an outside legal expert could delay the investigation.

Biden warns 'equality and democracy are under assault,' urges people to vote

Holding little back, President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from what he views as the evil force of Trumpism.

Migrants sent by Texas governor arrive in Chicago seeking 'better future'

Bused from Texas, a group of migrants shipped out to sanctuary cities arrived in Chicago Wednesday night as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to send undocumented immigrants into Democrat-led cities.

Politics derail Texas State Board of Education meeting

Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Bryan Talley, the Public Education Accountability chair of the Travis County Republican Party join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss controversial curriculum inclusions in Texas.

Virginia nurse practitioner files lawsuit claiming CVS fired her over abortion stance

A nurse practitioner from northern Virginia sued CVS Health on Wednesday, saying she was fired for refusing to provide abortion-inducing drugs at its MinuteClinic medical facilities.

2 in 10 Americans report experience with gun violence, AP-NORC poll finds

CDC data has shown a spike in gun violence since the pandemic, with gun-related homicides increasing across the country in large and small metro areas and in rural areas.

The Issue Is: Peter Hamby, Mark Takano

This week, Elex is joined by journalist and 'Good Luck America' host Peter Hamby as they discuss California voters wanting President Biden to step aside in 2024 and possibly be replaced by Governor Gavin Newsom. Rep. Mark Takano stops by to discuss the Congressman's much-debated tour stop in Taiwan.

Democrat Mary Peltola wins Alaska House special election

Democrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin.

These states are tapping historic surpluses for tax cuts and rebates

States with extra money from tax revenue and federal pandemic aid are returning billions of tax dollars to people. So far, 31 states have established some type of tax cut or rebate in their areas.