Simultaneous civil and criminal investigations launched over Alaska Dem ballot-stacking allegations
The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed Friday that both a civil and criminal investigation have begun into allegations of Democratic efforts to recruit a man named Dan Sullivan to run against the existing incumbent Republican senator to potentially confuse voters.
The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed Friday that both a civil and criminal investigation have begun into allegations of Democratic efforts to recruit a man named Dan Sullivan to run against the existing incumbent Republican senator to potentially confuse voters.
Veterans hit with higher mortgage payments after VA cuts loan program: report
Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.
Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.
Texas GOP group seeks hand count, block on election certification over AI fears
A Texas county republican group is seeking to stop the certification of the state's upcoming election results unless every ballot is counted by hand.
A Texas county republican group is seeking to stop the certification of the state's upcoming election results unless every ballot is counted by hand.
2026 Election: Final day of early voting in Texas
FOX 7 Austin's Julieanna Jackson has more on turnout and why voters are saying it's important for them to head to the polls.
FOX 7 Austin's Julieanna Jackson has more on turnout and why voters are saying it's important for them to head to the polls.
Paxton slips past Talarico in latest poll as Senate race enters final days
A new poll has found that Republican Ken Paxton has moved past Democrat James Talarico as the race for U.S. Senate enters its final days.
A new poll has found that Republican Ken Paxton has moved past Democrat James Talarico as the race for U.S. Senate enters its final days.
Texas Supreme Court puts questioning over transgender mailers on hold
The Texas Supreme Court has paused proceedings in a case involving mysterious mailers about transgender resources that were addressed to "students" of the households they were sent to.
The Texas Supreme Court has paused proceedings in a case involving mysterious mailers about transgender resources that were addressed to "students" of the households they were sent to.
Who has the final say in contested elections? How the midterms could play out
Tuesday’s midterm elections will determine who controls Congress, and if the races are too close to call, it could be members of Congress themselves who get the final say in who won.
Tuesday’s midterm elections will determine who controls Congress, and if the races are too close to call, it could be members of Congress themselves who get the final say in who won.
Pope Leo becomes first pope to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo’s Illinois ties are part of a historic moment in U.S. election history.
Pope Leo’s Illinois ties are part of a historic moment in U.S. election history.
Last day to early vote: Check hours, locations and ID rules
Friday marks the final day for registered Texas voters to cast their ballots early in person before Election Day on Nov. 3. Check hours, locations, and ID rules.
Friday marks the final day for registered Texas voters to cast their ballots early in person before Election Day on Nov. 3. Check hours, locations, and ID rules.
Talarico, Hinojosa make final pushes to voters as polls show competitive Texas race
Democrats Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico rallied supporters in Dallas on Thursday as they both face tight races with the midterm election just days away.
Democrats Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico rallied supporters in Dallas on Thursday as they both face tight races with the midterm election just days away.
Election 2026: New poll, ads show tight and chaotic races in Texas
The last major poll before the end of early voting is now out. It shows the senate race remains close and as the only statewide race with a democrat in the lead.
The last major poll before the end of early voting is now out. It shows the senate race remains close and as the only statewide race with a democrat in the lead.
2026 Election: Discussion on extreme campaign ad blitz
The last major poll before the end of early voting is now out. The survey from TSU comes as VP JD Vance returned to Texas due to the tight Senate race.
The last major poll before the end of early voting is now out. The survey from TSU comes as VP JD Vance returned to Texas due to the tight Senate race.
FULL VIDEO: Vance stumps for Paxton in Weatherford
Vice President J.D. Vance spoke to supporters in Weatherford, Texas, on Thursday to make the case for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
Vice President J.D. Vance spoke to supporters in Weatherford, Texas, on Thursday to make the case for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa in Texas governor’s race narrows
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race has narrowed, according to a new poll.
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race has narrowed, according to a new poll.
Hegseth fires top Pentagon military planner - again
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Pentagon's top military planner again. It's the latest in a series of nearly two dozen generals, admirals and other military leaders to be fired or forced to retire under Hegseth.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Pentagon's top military planner again. It's the latest in a series of nearly two dozen generals, admirals and other military leaders to be fired or forced to retire under Hegseth.
Talarico holds slim lead over Paxton in new poll as Election Day approaches
Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as Election Day nears, according to a new poll.
Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as Election Day nears, according to a new poll.
Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over illegal gambling
The state of Utah is formally filing criminal charges against online prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing them and two of their executives of promoting illegal gambling.
The state of Utah is formally filing criminal charges against online prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing them and two of their executives of promoting illegal gambling.
Judge orders group behind trans mailers to deposition
The legal battle continues over mysterious pamphlets received by families across Texas. Inside were transgender resources for students. The issue has now made its way to court to figure out who is responsible.
The legal battle continues over mysterious pamphlets received by families across Texas. Inside were transgender resources for students. The issue has now made its way to court to figure out who is responsible.
Election 2026: Has the early voting surge ended?
Wait times at most early voting locations were down Wednesday across the Austin metro. It’s unclear if the surge is over, or if it's just a mid-week lull before a Friday dash.
Wait times at most early voting locations were down Wednesday across the Austin metro. It’s unclear if the surge is over, or if it's just a mid-week lull before a Friday dash.
Early voting wait times have gone down across Austin
Wait times at most early voting locations across Austin have gone down. It's unclear if the surge is over or if its just a midweek lull before a Friday dash.
Wait times at most early voting locations across Austin have gone down. It's unclear if the surge is over or if its just a midweek lull before a Friday dash.