This Week in Texas Politics: Texas Governor race heating up, voting reform measures fail
FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of Texas political journalists weigh in on voting laws, the Texas Governor race, Abbott's parental bill of rights, and more.
FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of Texas political journalists weigh in on voting laws, the Texas Governor race, Abbott's parental bill of rights, and more.
US, Russia face 'critical moment' in Ukraine talks, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday before heading into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday before heading into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war.
RNC threatens to boycott presidential debates: ‘unfair to the Republican’
If a policy by the RNC to boycott the presidential debates is enacted, it could ultimately change the way debates have been conducted in the nation for decades.
If a policy by the RNC to boycott the presidential debates is enacted, it could ultimately change the way debates have been conducted in the nation for decades.
President Biden’s approval rating hits new low at one-year mark in office according to poll
A new poll reveals many Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden's handling of his job amid the pandemic and rising inflation.
A new poll reveals many Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden's handling of his job amid the pandemic and rising inflation.
Voting bill collapses, Democrats unable to change filibuster
The rules change was rejected 52-48, with Manchin and Sinema joining the Republicans in opposition.
The rules change was rejected 52-48, with Manchin and Sinema joining the Republicans in opposition.
Senate Republican filibuster blocks Democrats' voting rights bill
Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argue is vital for protecting democracy has been blocked by a Republican filibuster.
Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argue is vital for protecting democracy has been blocked by a Republican filibuster.
Supreme Court allows release of Trump documents to January 6 panel
In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has fought vaccine mandates, tests positive for COVID-19
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Wednesday.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Wednesday.
Georgetown City Council candidate filing period begins
The candidate filing period for Georgetown City Council districts 3, 4, and 7 will run until Friday, Feb. 18.
The candidate filing period for Georgetown City Council districts 3, 4, and 7 will run until Friday, Feb. 18.
Manchin aims to restrict child tax credit eligibility in Build Back Better
The monthly child tax credit had the effect of reducing child poverty, but the advance monthly payments that Americans received in 2021 may not continue into this year.
The monthly child tax credit had the effect of reducing child poverty, but the advance monthly payments that Americans received in 2021 may not continue into this year.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott's Operation Lone Star called unconstitutional
Glenn Smith, a senior strategist at Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey join Mike Warren to talk about Abbott's controversial Operation Lone Star.
Glenn Smith, a senior strategist at Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey join Mike Warren to talk about Abbott's controversial Operation Lone Star.
A look at Isa Boonto, who is running for Austin City Council
The teacher and mother has seen the city change and developed a desire for community and government service. She is one of the seven running for the District Four seat.
The teacher and mother has seen the city change and developed a desire for community and government service. She is one of the seven running for the District Four seat.
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Rudy Giuliani, other Trump allies who challenged 2020 election
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani and other members of Donald Trump’s legal team who filed bogus legal challenges to the 2020 election that fueled the lie that race had been stolen from the former president.
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani and other members of Donald Trump’s legal team who filed bogus legal challenges to the 2020 election that fueled the lie that race had been stolen from the former president.
Louisiana Senate candidate smokes marijuana blunt in campaign ad
Democratic Senate Gary Chambers is calling for federal legalization
Democratic Senate Gary Chambers is calling for federal legalization
Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
A look at Jose "Chito" Vela, who is running for Austin City Council
Early voting runs from Jan. 10-Jan 21. Election Day is on Jan. 25.
Early voting runs from Jan. 10-Jan 21. Election Day is on Jan. 25.
‘Safe Outdoor Dogs Act’ goes into effect in Texas on Jan 18
Under the new law, for safety reasons, dog owners may no longer use chain restraints on outdoor dogs, though there are some restraints that are still allowed - like a cable tie-out.
Under the new law, for safety reasons, dog owners may no longer use chain restraints on outdoor dogs, though there are some restraints that are still allowed - like a cable tie-out.
New COVID-19 business orders in effect in Austin-Travis County
It’s up to individual stores and restaurants discretion which of these steps they want to take, but one thing is required. If they don’t do this, they could face a $1,000 fine.
It’s up to individual stores and restaurants discretion which of these steps they want to take, but one thing is required. If they don’t do this, they could face a $1,000 fine.
1st Black female lieutenant governor presides over Virginia Senate
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
This Week in Texas Politics: Campaign trails heat up
Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts discuss the latest developments in Texas politics, including the governor's race, Operation Lone Star and new courtroom showdowns.
Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts discuss the latest developments in Texas politics, including the governor's race, Operation Lone Star and new courtroom showdowns.