Paxton to fight Austin judge's ruling on Abbott's Operation Lone Star
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is planning to appeal a ruling that Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star contains unconstitutional initiatives.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is planning to appeal a ruling that Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star contains unconstitutional initiatives.
Texas Secretary of State 'surprised' by mail-in ballot application rejections
In a press release, John Scott accused Travis County of making the decision to reject these mail ballot applications before contacting his office.
In a press release, John Scott accused Travis County of making the decision to reject these mail ballot applications before contacting his office.
New Texas law in effect Jan. 18 lays out rules for tethering dogs outside
A new Texas law in effect on January 18 defines what type of shelter a dog must have access to if left tethered alone outside, and it prohibits the use of certain kinds of restraints — including chains.
A new Texas law in effect on January 18 defines what type of shelter a dog must have access to if left tethered alone outside, and it prohibits the use of certain kinds of restraints — including chains.
Texas launches statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker for voters
Was your mail-in-ballot rejected? Now you can check, a statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker is now available for voters in Texas.
Was your mail-in-ballot rejected? Now you can check, a statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker is now available for voters in Texas.
Biden touts bridge repair program in speech on infrastructure
President Joe Biden spoke on Jan. 14 about his infrastructure plan's $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 bridges across the U.S.
President Joe Biden spoke on Jan. 14 about his infrastructure plan's $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 bridges across the U.S.
Biden urges employers to 'do the right thing' after Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
O'Rourke, Abbott both speak with Texas mayors on the campaign trail
Both Governor Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke recently held meetings with groups of Texas mayors to discuss current issues.
Both Governor Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke recently held meetings with groups of Texas mayors to discuss current issues.
Mail-in ballot application rejections at 50%, says Travis County Clerk
The Travis County Clerk's office says many other counties are also experiencing the same high rejection rate.
The Travis County Clerk's office says many other counties are also experiencing the same high rejection rate.
Jan. 6 panel seeks interview, records from GOP leader Kevin McCarthy
The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Kwame Kilpatrick opens up about his rise, fall and his new life ahead
"I need people who love me to understand I’m alright. Thank you for your prayers because I’m alright. And those people with the vitriol, it’s not me that you’re mad at and what we have to figure out is how we heal the hearts of those people," he said.
"I need people who love me to understand I’m alright. Thank you for your prayers because I’m alright. And those people with the vitriol, it’s not me that you’re mad at and what we have to figure out is how we heal the hearts of those people," he said.
Gov. Greg Abbott gathers major police backing in Houston for re-election bid
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Houston Wednesday gathering some big-time backing for his re-election bid from those who wear the Blue.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Houston Wednesday gathering some big-time backing for his re-election bid from those who wear the Blue.
FOX 7 Discussion: Biden calls on Congress to pass voting rights legislation
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas and former Texas GOP chairman James Dickey discuss President Biden's recent call on Congress to strengthen voting rights.
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas and former Texas GOP chairman James Dickey discuss President Biden's recent call on Congress to strengthen voting rights.
Congress honors the late NFL legend John Madden
U.S. Congress members on Tuesday honored John Earl Madden, a former Oakland Raiders coaching great who went on to become the most famous sportscaster in history.
U.S. Congress members on Tuesday honored John Earl Madden, a former Oakland Raiders coaching great who went on to become the most famous sportscaster in history.
Florida abortion laws: GOP's proposed bill would ban abortions after 15 weeks
Most abortions would be banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy under bills filed Tuesday by Republicans on the first day of the state’s annual legislative session.
Most abortions would be banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy under bills filed Tuesday by Republicans on the first day of the state’s annual legislative session.
Biden, Harris visit Atlanta to push for voting reform bill
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.
Biden says he supports getting rid of filibuster to pass voting rights bill
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Texas State Representative Celia Israel running for Mayor of Austin
The Democrat made the announcement at an event with her supporters. In September 2021, Rep. Israel said she would not seek re-election to her District 50 seat.
The Democrat made the announcement at an event with her supporters. In September 2021, Rep. Israel said she would not seek re-election to her District 50 seat.
What is the filibuster? Senate rules and calls for change explained
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott releases campaign spots ahead of Texas primaries
Glenn Smith, a senior strategist at Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP chairman James Dickey join Mike Warren to talk about Abbott beginning his reelection campaign by touting his successes at the border.
Glenn Smith, a senior strategist at Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP chairman James Dickey join Mike Warren to talk about Abbott beginning his reelection campaign by touting his successes at the border.