House passes Senate bill providing security to Supreme Court justices' families
The bill comes after one man was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh and protesters demonstrated outside the homes of justices.
The bill comes after one man was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh and protesters demonstrated outside the homes of justices.
Texas House speaker pitches spending more than $100 million for mental health, school safety programs
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
President Biden addresses economy, inflation at AFL-CIO National Convention in Philadelphia
Keep an eye out for the Presidential Motorcade - President Biden is making his way to the “City of Brotherly Love” Tuesday morning.
Keep an eye out for the Presidential Motorcade - President Biden is making his way to the “City of Brotherly Love” Tuesday morning.
January 6 panel postpones Wednesday hearing with former Justice Dept. officials
The hearing had been set for Wednesday, but the committee on Tuesday morning said that it had been postponed.
The hearing had been set for Wednesday, but the committee on Tuesday morning said that it had been postponed.
Second January 6 hearing: Trump 'detached from reality' over election, former AG Barr says
Trump’s closest campaign advisers, top government officials, and even his family testified during the second January 6 hearing, dismantling his false claims of 2020 voting fraud.
Trump’s closest campaign advisers, top government officials, and even his family testified during the second January 6 hearing, dismantling his false claims of 2020 voting fraud.
Dad who carried Confederate flag into Capitol during Jan. 6 riot heads to trial
Widely published Jan. 6 riot photos showed Kevin Seefried carrying a Confederate battle flag inside the Capitol after he entered the building with his son, Hunter.
Widely published Jan. 6 riot photos showed Kevin Seefried carrying a Confederate battle flag inside the Capitol after he entered the building with his son, Hunter.
March for Our Lives: Thousands rally across U.S. in renewed push for gun control
Motivated by a fresh surge in mass shootings, from Uvalde, Texas, to Buffalo, New York, protestors say lawmakers must take note of shifting public opinion and finally enact sweeping reforms.
Motivated by a fresh surge in mass shootings, from Uvalde, Texas, to Buffalo, New York, protestors say lawmakers must take note of shifting public opinion and finally enact sweeping reforms.
Governors forming task force to address mass shootings
Reaching consensus could be a tall order given that the nation’s governors have been divided along partisan lines on how to approach issues of gun control and school safety.
Reaching consensus could be a tall order given that the nation’s governors have been divided along partisan lines on how to approach issues of gun control and school safety.
New York's lawsuit against NRA can move forward, judge rules
The ruling comes after mass shootings last month in New York and Texas reanimated debate over U.S. gun policy and refocused attention on the NRA.
The ruling comes after mass shootings last month in New York and Texas reanimated debate over U.S. gun policy and refocused attention on the NRA.
Protestors gather at Texas State Capitol for second March for Our Lives rally
Protestors are gathering at the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin as part of the national March for Our Lives event.
Protestors are gathering at the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin as part of the national March for Our Lives event.
Drag shows in Houston open for families as one Texas lawmaker is drafting possible legal ban
Last weekend, cell phone video surfaced of kids inside a Dallas bar with their families for a drag performance. The children are on camera dancing with and tipping the entertainers.
Last weekend, cell phone video surfaced of kids inside a Dallas bar with their families for a drag performance. The children are on camera dancing with and tipping the entertainers.
Janet Yellen responds to Cardi B’s recession prediction: ‘I don’t have that much time for her’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she feels confident in the strength of the U.S. economy.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she feels confident in the strength of the U.S. economy.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gun violence dominates hot political week
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated Texas politics this week.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated Texas politics this week.
Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth
The temporary restraining order halts investigations against three families who sued, and prevents any similar investigations against members of the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG Inc.
The temporary restraining order halts investigations against three families who sued, and prevents any similar investigations against members of the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG Inc.
Biden blames pandemic, Putin as high US inflation persists
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
Texas massacre spurs Oregon gun-safety ballot initiative
Oregon appears to be the only state in America with a gun safety initiative underway for the 2022 election.
Oregon appears to be the only state in America with a gun safety initiative underway for the 2022 election.
Jan. 6 hearing: Capitol officer recounts 'war scene' in her testimony
Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards described to lawmakers Thursday night the "war scene" that she and other officers faced when rioters began viciously attacking them on Jan. 6, 2021.
Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards described to lawmakers Thursday night the "war scene" that she and other officers faced when rioters began viciously attacking them on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jan. 6 hearing takeaways: 'Carnage' at the Capitol and a case against Trump
“We can’t sweep what happened under the rug,” Rep. Bennie Thompson, the chairman of Jan. 6 committee, said during its first hearing.
“We can’t sweep what happened under the rug,” Rep. Bennie Thompson, the chairman of Jan. 6 committee, said during its first hearing.
The Capitol Riot evidence video: A harrowing American moment, repackaged for prime time
Promised: New footage. New testimony. New and damning revelations designed to eliminate all doubt. Hired to package it all for the airwaves: A former network news president.
Promised: New footage. New testimony. New and damning revelations designed to eliminate all doubt. Hired to package it all for the airwaves: A former network news president.
Capitol riot hearing: Committee declares Jan. 6 riot an 'attempted coup'
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.