Federal lawsuit alleges NRA illegally funded Trump, other GOP candidates
A federal lawsuit accuses the National Rifle Association of violating campaign finance laws by using shell companies to illegally funnel up to $35 million to Republican candidates, including former President Donald Trump, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and others.
A federal lawsuit accuses the National Rifle Association of violating campaign finance laws by using shell companies to illegally funnel up to $35 million to Republican candidates, including former President Donald Trump, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and others.
Russian Steele dossier source arrested for allegedly lying to FBI
A Russian analyst who contributed to the notorious Steele Dossier during an investigation into the Trump campaign has been arrested for allegedly lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
A Russian analyst who contributed to the notorious Steele Dossier during an investigation into the Trump campaign has been arrested for allegedly lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
John Cornyn, Ted Cruz help block voting rights bill that would protect voters of color
In a final push to secure federal voting rights legislation this year, congressional Democrats failed to secure the necessary votes to avoid a GOP filibuster on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
In a final push to secure federal voting rights legislation this year, congressional Democrats failed to secure the necessary votes to avoid a GOP filibuster on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Greg Casar officially announces Texas Congressional run
Casar, who represents District 4 on the Austin City Council, will be running in Texas Congressional District 35.
Casar, who represents District 4 on the Austin City Council, will be running in Texas Congressional District 35.
What does it take to get a citizen initiative on the ballot in Austin?
Under current standards in Austin, a citizen initiative petition must be signed by 20,000 qualified voters - or 5% of qualified voters - to be approved for the ballot.
Under current standards in Austin, a citizen initiative petition must be signed by 20,000 qualified voters - or 5% of qualified voters - to be approved for the ballot.
Prop A opponents celebrate election victory
Proposition A sought to force the city of Austin to hire more officers, double their training, and enact more community policing hours.
Proposition A sought to force the city of Austin to hire more officers, double their training, and enact more community policing hours.
Texas farmer rides tractor to Austin to talk about farming regulations
James Lockridge pulled up in his John Deere outside the Capitol Tuesday night. He spent the day Wednesday in the Texas Capitol, hoping to meet with the Governor and others.
James Lockridge pulled up in his John Deere outside the Capitol Tuesday night. He spent the day Wednesday in the Texas Capitol, hoping to meet with the Governor and others.
Political battleground emerging in Texas schools over books on racism, sexual orientation
Experts say increasing scrutiny on what’s taught in schools has become a political tool in recent elections and will be in future ones.
Experts say increasing scrutiny on what’s taught in schools has become a political tool in recent elections and will be in future ones.
FOX 7 Discussion: Should Democrats be nervous following the election?
Ed Espinosa, the president of Progress Texas, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, join Rebecca Thomas to talk about a few key races in the election.
Ed Espinosa, the president of Progress Texas, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, join Rebecca Thomas to talk about a few key races in the election.
Paid leave, immigration, tax changes added to $1.75T Biden bill
House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.
House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams pledges to make NYC 'safer' and more 'business-friendly'
Mayor-elect Eric Adams promised Wednesday to be a practical and progressive mayor who will make the nation's largest city safer and more business-friendly.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams promised Wednesday to be a practical and progressive mayor who will make the nation's largest city safer and more business-friendly.
Election 2021: NJ Gov. Murphy holds post, Virginia governorship goes to GOP
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
Republicans again block Democrats' voting rights bill in Senate
Senate Democrats forced another test vote on voting rights legislation Wednesday and Republicans blocked it for the fourth time this year.
Senate Democrats forced another test vote on voting rights legislation Wednesday and Republicans blocked it for the fourth time this year.
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in New York gun rights case
The Supreme Court seems ready to strike down a restrictive New York gun permitting law. But the justices also seem worried that a broad ruling could threaten gun restrictions on subways, bars, stadiums and other gathering places.
The Supreme Court seems ready to strike down a restrictive New York gun permitting law. But the justices also seem worried that a broad ruling could threaten gun restrictions on subways, bars, stadiums and other gathering places.
Election Results: Prop A fails, state constitutional amendments pass
Voters in Austin overwhelmingly rejected Proposition A and all eight state constitutional amendments were passed.
Voters in Austin overwhelmingly rejected Proposition A and all eight state constitutional amendments were passed.
Paid family leave: House Dems put 4 weeks back into $1.75T spending bill
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Democrats reach deal to lower prescription drug costs in $1.75T spending bill
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Florida's DeSantis dubs Biden admin the 'Brandon administration'
Cheers and chants of "Let's go, Brandon" erupted after DeSantis made the joke while speaking at an election integrity press conference in Palm Beach Wednesday morning.
Cheers and chants of "Let's go, Brandon" erupted after DeSantis made the joke while speaking at an election integrity press conference in Palm Beach Wednesday morning.
What does ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ mean, and where did it come from?
How did Republicans settle on 'Let's go, Brandon' as a G-rated substitute for its more vulgar three-word cousin? It started in October at a NASCAR race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.
How did Republicans settle on 'Let's go, Brandon' as a G-rated substitute for its more vulgar three-word cousin? It started in October at a NASCAR race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.
Michelle Wu, Aftab Pureval mayoral wins mark milestone for Asian Americans
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.