CIA secretly collecting US citizen's private data, declassified documents state
Two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee say the CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans.
Two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee say the CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans.
FOX 7 Discussion: U.S. Supreme Court on Alabama redistricting map
The U.S. Supreme Court's 5 to 4 ruling stopped a lower court's order requiring the Alabama GOP-controlled Legislature to redraw maps that would favor Black residents.
The U.S. Supreme Court's 5 to 4 ruling stopped a lower court's order requiring the Alabama GOP-controlled Legislature to redraw maps that would favor Black residents.
FOX 7 Discussion: Is mixed messaging hurting Republican Party?
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell recently came out against the Republican National Committee for censuring two GOP members.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell recently came out against the Republican National Committee for censuring two GOP members.
Biden stresses need to lower prescription drug costs in fight against US inflation
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
Afghan refugee honored after mother, brother assassinated on Christmas Eve
Mohammed "Mustafa" Kohistani, a refugee from Afghanistan, was honored by a Silicon Valley lawmakerafter his mother and brother were assassinated on Christmas Eve 2020.
Mohammed "Mustafa" Kohistani, a refugee from Afghanistan, was honored by a Silicon Valley lawmakerafter his mother and brother were assassinated on Christmas Eve 2020.
Democrats propose temporary suspension of federal gas tax to offset soaring prices
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says
The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.
The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.
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.