Jan. 6 committee votes to hold former Trump advisers Scavino, Navarro in contempt
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol voted unanimously Monday night to hold former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress for their monthslong refusal to comply with subpoenas.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol voted unanimously Monday night to hold former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress for their monthslong refusal to comply with subpoenas.
FOX 7 Discussion: Is Critical Race Theory a manufactured crisis?
JD Key Communications CEO James Dickey and senior strategist for Progress Texas Glenn W. Smith join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss what critical race theory is and why the GOP wants it banned from being taught in schools.
JD Key Communications CEO James Dickey and senior strategist for Progress Texas Glenn W. Smith join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss what critical race theory is and why the GOP wants it banned from being taught in schools.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Judge: Trump 'likely' committed crime around Capitol riot, OKs release of emails
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden takes aim at the ultra-rich with latest budget proposal
President Biden wants to target billionaires with a 20% rate that would hit both the income and unrealized capital gains of the wealthiest Americans.
President Biden wants to target billionaires with a 20% rate that would hit both the income and unrealized capital gains of the wealthiest Americans.
How supreme court justices decide for themselves when to step aside from cases
Individual justices make their own unreviewable calls on a court that lacks a code of ethics. And the issue is not always clear, particularly when spouses also have prominent careers.
Individual justices make their own unreviewable calls on a court that lacks a code of ethics. And the issue is not always clear, particularly when spouses also have prominent careers.
US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to resign after lying to feds
A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.
A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.
This Week in Texas Politics: Ted Cruz, Nancy Pelosi, natural disasters
FOX7's Rudy Koski and our panel of political experts take a look at the issues that dominated This Week in Texas Politics, including Ted Cruz, natural disasters and recent political endorsements.
FOX7's Rudy Koski and our panel of political experts take a look at the issues that dominated This Week in Texas Politics, including Ted Cruz, natural disasters and recent political endorsements.
Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Supreme Court Justice Thomas released from hospital
Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from the hospital Friday after a stay of nearly a week, the Supreme Court said.
Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from the hospital Friday after a stay of nearly a week, the Supreme Court said.
Willie Nelson, wife struggled to vote absentee in primary
Texas threw out mail votes at an abnormally high rate during the nation’s first primary of 2022, rejecting nearly 23,000 ballots outright under tougher voting rules.
Texas threw out mail votes at an abnormally high rate during the nation’s first primary of 2022, rejecting nearly 23,000 ballots outright under tougher voting rules.
Ted Cruz, John Cornyn are poised to vote against Ketanji Brown Jackson
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson would be the first Black woman on the country’s highest court in its more than 230-year history — a fact that Cruz has called "inspirational" and Cornyn has called "long overdue."
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson would be the first Black woman on the country’s highest court in its more than 230-year history — a fact that Cruz has called "inspirational" and Cornyn has called "long overdue."
Marijuana legalization bill expected to reach US House next week
According to reports, the hearing is expected to take place Monday. Then, the lawmakers could vote on the issue as early as next week.
According to reports, the hearing is expected to take place Monday. Then, the lawmakers could vote on the issue as early as next week.
AUDIO: Granbury ISD superintendent orders librarians to remove LGBTQ books
Granbury ISD responded to leaked audio from January, in which the district's superintendent tells school librarians to pull books that focus on sexuality and gender. Shortly after that. more than 100 titles were removed for review.
Granbury ISD responded to leaked audio from January, in which the district's superintendent tells school librarians to pull books that focus on sexuality and gender. Shortly after that. more than 100 titles were removed for review.
Mark Meadows urged by Supreme Court justice's wife to overturn 2020 election, report says
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Supreme Court sides with Texas death row inmate over prayer during execution
The Supreme Court sided with Texas death row inmate John Henry Ramirez who sought to have his pastor be allowed to pray out loud and touch him during his execution.
The Supreme Court sided with Texas death row inmate John Henry Ramirez who sought to have his pastor be allowed to pray out loud and touch him during his execution.
Ted Cruz clashes with Democrats during heated confirmation hearing for Ketanji Brown Jackson
Cruz argued with the committee’s chair over procedure, leading to an accusation that he was performing for the television cameras.
Cruz argued with the committee’s chair over procedure, leading to an accusation that he was performing for the television cameras.
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Senate committee wraps up hearings on Supreme Court nominee
Legal experts praised Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in the final day of Senate hearings on her nomination for the Supreme Court.
Legal experts praised Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in the final day of Senate hearings on her nomination for the Supreme Court.
Texas AG says Austin school district is breaking state law after barring parents from 'Pride Week' activities
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent the Austin Independent School District a letter saying they are in "violation" of state law because of the district's "Pride Week."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent the Austin Independent School District a letter saying they are in "violation" of state law because of the district's "Pride Week."
Russia-Ukraine war fails to fuel Biden approval rebound, AP-NORC poll finds
Only 43% of Americans approve of Biden and a similar percentage approve of his handling of the relationship with Russia, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Only 43% of Americans approve of Biden and a similar percentage approve of his handling of the relationship with Russia, according to a new AP-NORC poll.