Special grand jury seated in Trump election interference investigation in Georgia
Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Robert Krueger, former Texas congressman and diplomat, dies at 86
Robert Krueger died in his New Braunfels home with his wife Kathleen by his side after suffering from congestive heart failure, daughter Sarah Krueger said.
Robert Krueger died in his New Braunfels home with his wife Kathleen by his side after suffering from congestive heart failure, daughter Sarah Krueger said.
Prominent Texas GOP icon Dr. Wally Wilkerson passes away
News of Dr. Wilkerson's passing came via Twitter by Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who called the former Montgomery County Party Chairman "an extraordinary icon."
News of Dr. Wilkerson's passing came via Twitter by Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who called the former Montgomery County Party Chairman "an extraordinary icon."
This Week in Texas Politics: U.S. border battle, migrant buses to D.C and teacher shortages
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss big political topics and more in “This Week in Texas Politics.”
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss big political topics and more in “This Week in Texas Politics.”
George P. Bush calls for border crisis to be declared an 'invasion' of drug cartels
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush said Friday "Texans have had enough" with the historic surge of illegal immigration, smuggling of drugs, and illegal activity in border communities.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush said Friday "Texans have had enough" with the historic surge of illegal immigration, smuggling of drugs, and illegal activity in border communities.
Abbott, Texas leadership approve almost $500M in additional Operation Lone Star funding
The majority of those funds, $465.3 million, will be used to support the deployment of the Texas National Guard.
The majority of those funds, $465.3 million, will be used to support the deployment of the Texas National Guard.
Abbott accepting donations for program to bus undocumented immigrants to Washington D.C.
A page attached to the Office of the Governor website allows people to donate to Border Transportation Funding, which has already received almost $64,000 as of April 28.
A page attached to the Office of the Governor website allows people to donate to Border Transportation Funding, which has already received almost $64,000 as of April 28.
Fact-checking Texas leaders’ claims about Operation Lone Star
As reporters investigated Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative, they repeatedly found situations in which Abbott and Department of Public Safety officials cited accomplishments that lacked crucial context or did not match reality. Here are a few examples.
As reporters investigated Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative, they repeatedly found situations in which Abbott and Department of Public Safety officials cited accomplishments that lacked crucial context or did not match reality. Here are a few examples.
Are GOP lawmakers vindictive?
In light of recent controversial pushback from GOP lawmakers, one question is being raised, are GOP lawmakers vindictive?
In light of recent controversial pushback from GOP lawmakers, one question is being raised, are GOP lawmakers vindictive?
Disney government in dark about effect of Florida law dissolving it
Under a new Florida law, the Reedy Creek Improvement District would expire by June 2023.
Under a new Florida law, the Reedy Creek Improvement District would expire by June 2023.
Free Brittney Griner: Calls renew for WNBA player's release after Russia releases Trevor Reed
Despite Reed’s release, other Americans remain jailed in Russia, including WNBA star Brittney Griner after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.
Despite Reed’s release, other Americans remain jailed in Russia, including WNBA star Brittney Griner after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.
Madeleine Albright funeral: Biden, Clintons honor 1st female secretary of state
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.
Video of Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio learning execution halted
Texas State Rep. Jeff Leach was the first to tell Melissa Lucio that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had halted her execution. Lucio was convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.
Texas State Rep. Jeff Leach was the first to tell Melissa Lucio that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had halted her execution. Lucio was convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Biden can toss Trump’s 'remain in Mexico' policy
The Biden administration had ended the policy that forced 70,000 migrants to wait in Mexico. But a federal judge in Texas forced the administration to restart the program in December.
The Biden administration had ended the policy that forced 70,000 migrants to wait in Mexico. But a federal judge in Texas forced the administration to restart the program in December.
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick urge Texas Supreme Court to take up Ken Paxton’s appeal to whistleblower lawsuit
Ken Paxton has fought the lawsuit, claiming the state's whistleblower law — which covers public employees, appointed officials and governmental entities — does not apply to him because he is an elected official.
Ken Paxton has fought the lawsuit, claiming the state's whistleblower law — which covers public employees, appointed officials and governmental entities — does not apply to him because he is an elected official.
Candidate can't be called 'The Patriot' on ballot, Oklahoma panel rules
A Republican lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as "The Patriot" on the ballot can’t use that nickname, the Oklahoma Election Board has ruled.
A Republican lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as "The Patriot" on the ballot can’t use that nickname, the Oklahoma Election Board has ruled.
Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Why was death row inmate Melissa Lucio's execution delayed?
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Lucio’s request for a stay of execution. Melissa Lucio had been set to be executed by lethal injection Wednesday for the death of her 2-year-old daughter Mariah.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Lucio’s request for a stay of execution. Melissa Lucio had been set to be executed by lethal injection Wednesday for the death of her 2-year-old daughter Mariah.
Biden pardons Kennedy-era Secret Service agent, 2 others
Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.
Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.
Texas mother on death row reacts after stay of execution was ordered
Melissa Lucio and her family were lost for words as they learned a Texas appeals court ordered a stay of execution on Monday.
Melissa Lucio and her family were lost for words as they learned a Texas appeals court ordered a stay of execution on Monday.