Sen. Cory Booker tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms.
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
Florida man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
A Largo man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 63 months in prison. It's the longest prison sentence yet for a participant in the insurrection.
A Largo man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 63 months in prison. It's the longest prison sentence yet for a participant in the insurrection.
Leander ISD parents voice concerns about withheld CARES Act funding
Williamson County commissioners recently voted to withhold CARES Act funding from Leander and Round Rock ISDs over literature some parents say is inappropriate.
Williamson County commissioners recently voted to withhold CARES Act funding from Leander and Round Rock ISDs over literature some parents say is inappropriate.
Texas to receive $221M to replace lead pipes as part of Biden plan
The Biden-Harris administration, with the help of the EPA and other federal and state agencies, has created a plan of action to eradicate lead exposure in the U.S.
The Biden-Harris administration, with the help of the EPA and other federal and state agencies, has created a plan of action to eradicate lead exposure in the U.S.
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
Abbott: Texas won't enforce Biden's federal vaccine mandate
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas will not impose the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the Texas National Guard.
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas will not impose the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the Texas National Guard.
Greg Casar endorses Jose "Chito" Vela for his City Council seat
Austin City Council member Greg Casar announces his endorsement of Jose "Chito" Vela for the Jan. 25 District 4 special election.
Austin City Council member Greg Casar announces his endorsement of Jose "Chito" Vela for the Jan. 25 District 4 special election.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott is Texas Monthly's Bum Steer of the Year
Texas Monthly has named Gov. Greg Abbott the winner of their "Bum Steer of the Year" award. Ed Espinoza and James Dickey discuss.
Texas Monthly has named Gov. Greg Abbott the winner of their "Bum Steer of the Year" award. Ed Espinoza and James Dickey discuss.
Child tax credit 2021: Families to receive final payment on Dec. 15
The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.
The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered to give up millions in pandemic book earnings
New York state's ethics commission has ordered former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pay back the millions of dollars he is set to earn from his publishing deal for a book about his leadership during the pandemic. His lawyer calls the order "unconstitutional."
New York state's ethics commission has ordered former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pay back the millions of dollars he is set to earn from his publishing deal for a book about his leadership during the pandemic. His lawyer calls the order "unconstitutional."
Lawmakers consider Social Security 2100 Act aimed at protecting future benefits
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.
FOX 7 Discussion: California governor's threat
Ed Espinosa, president of Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's threat to model gun control laws after the Texas abortion law.
Ed Espinosa, president of Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's threat to model gun control laws after the Texas abortion law.
California governor pledges new gun control law modeled off of Texas abortion law
Governor Gavin Newsom announced he’s working on a bill that would allow people to sue the makers and sellers of assault weapons. The move comes after the Supreme Court upheld Texas’ controversial abortion law, which allows people to sue abortion clinics and anyone else who aids in an abortion.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced he’s working on a bill that would allow people to sue the makers and sellers of assault weapons. The move comes after the Supreme Court upheld Texas’ controversial abortion law, which allows people to sue abortion clinics and anyone else who aids in an abortion.
Florida Democrats plot for 2022 as GOP voting numbers grow
In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.
In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.
This Week in Texas Politics: Redistricting lawsuit reboot
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts break down this week in Texas politics including a redistricting lawsuit reboot.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts break down this week in Texas politics including a redistricting lawsuit reboot.
Bob Dole honored at National Cathedral, World War II memorial
Bob Dole was honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government, a tribute to the longtime Kansas senator’s ability to practice bare-knuckle politics without losing an overriding sense of civility.
Bob Dole was honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government, a tribute to the longtime Kansas senator’s ability to practice bare-knuckle politics without losing an overriding sense of civility.
Abortion in Texas: Supreme Court won’t stop ban, but OKs clinics’ suit
The Supreme Court ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.
The Supreme Court ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.
TEA investigating Keller ISD because of controversial library book
The Texas Education Agency is looking into whether Keller ISD gave students access to inappropriate content and whether it failed to properly review library books.
The Texas Education Agency is looking into whether Keller ISD gave students access to inappropriate content and whether it failed to properly review library books.