McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 'violent insurrection'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
McConnell disagrees with RNC, calls Jan. 6 riot ‘violent insurrection’
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell explained, “‘It was a violent insurrection with the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election.”
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell explained, “‘It was a violent insurrection with the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election.”
White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
This Week in Texas Politics: Power grid, endorsements and... butterflies?
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski takes a look at the political storm in Texas that's been brewing long before the winter storm with a panel of political analysts.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski takes a look at the political storm in Texas that's been brewing long before the winter storm with a panel of political analysts.
Republican National Committee overwhelmingly votes to censure Cheney, Kinzinger for sitting on Jan. 6 panel
RNC resolution says Cheney, Kinzinger are 'participating in a Democratic led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.
RNC resolution says Cheney, Kinzinger are 'participating in a Democratic led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.
Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Texas man pleads not guilty to threats against Georgia election officials
Chad Christopher Stark of Leander pled not guilty to one count of communicating interstate threats and remains free on bond.
Chad Christopher Stark of Leander pled not guilty to one count of communicating interstate threats and remains free on bond.
Travis County in 'dire need' of poll workers for Texas election
Do you want to be a poll worker? 229 spots still need to be filled for early voting and 364 spots still need to be filled for the March 1 Primary Election.
Do you want to be a poll worker? 229 spots still need to be filled for early voting and 364 spots still need to be filled for the March 1 Primary Election.
President Trump tried to seize voting machines during 2020 election, report says
About six weeks after President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, he told his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani to contact the Department of Homeland Security to ask if the department could lawfully seize voting machines in key swing states, according to a report in The New York Times.
About six weeks after President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, he told his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani to contact the Department of Homeland Security to ask if the department could lawfully seize voting machines in key swing states, according to a report in The New York Times.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mail-in-ballot hypocrisy in Texas
Ed Espinoza and James Dickey join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss the recent controversy surrounding mail-in-ballots in Texas.
Ed Espinoza and James Dickey join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss the recent controversy surrounding mail-in-ballots in Texas.
Fulton County DA investigating Donald Trump asks FBI for security help
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Sunday wrote a letter to the FBI office in Atlanta asking for a risk assessment of the county courthouse and government center. She also asked the FBI to provide protective resources, “to include intelligence and federal agents.”
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Sunday wrote a letter to the FBI office in Atlanta asking for a risk assessment of the county courthouse and government center. She also asked the FBI to provide protective resources, “to include intelligence and federal agents.”
Republican candidates urge Michigan poll workers to bring guns, unplug machines if they suspect voter fraud
Ryan Kelley, who is running for governor of Michigan, and Mike Detmer, who is running for the state senate, encouraged potential poll workers to unplug machines and bring guns to the polls.
Ryan Kelley, who is running for governor of Michigan, and Mike Detmer, who is running for the state senate, encouraged potential poll workers to unplug machines and bring guns to the polls.
Trump dangles prospect of pardons for Jan. 6 defendants
While his supporters overran the Capitol on Jan. 6, Trump ignored desperate pleas to forcefully disavow the attack and has repeatedly praised those who participated in the protest.
While his supporters overran the Capitol on Jan. 6, Trump ignored desperate pleas to forcefully disavow the attack and has repeatedly praised those who participated in the protest.
Republicans press constitutional amendment term-limiting members of Congress
'The rise of political careerism in today’s Congress is a sharp departure from what the Founders intended'
'The rise of political careerism in today’s Congress is a sharp departure from what the Founders intended'
Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe soon as Ukraine turmoil intensifies
President Biden told reporters Friday that he is moving U.S. troops to Eastern Europe and NATO countries.
President Biden told reporters Friday that he is moving U.S. troops to Eastern Europe and NATO countries.
Bidens welcome new family cat named Willow to White House
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have adopted Willow, a 2-year-old gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have adopted Willow, a 2-year-old gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.
President Biden officially announces Stephen Breyer's retirement, pledges to nominate Black woman
President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was "long overdue," while praising retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.
President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was "long overdue," while praising retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.
Ken Paxton targets Louie Gohmert in primary for attorney general
Paxton’s attack ads suggest that he sees Gohmert as a bigger threat than the other two Republicans in the race — Land Commissioner George P. Bush and former state Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman.
Paxton’s attack ads suggest that he sees Gohmert as a bigger threat than the other two Republicans in the race — Land Commissioner George P. Bush and former state Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman.
Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Breyer: Biden’s potential picks
Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to AP sources Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.
Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to AP sources Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.