Louisiana Senate candidate smokes marijuana blunt in campaign ad
Democratic Senate Gary Chambers is calling for federal legalization
Democratic Senate Gary Chambers is calling for federal legalization
Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
A look at Jose "Chito" Vela, who is running for Austin City Council
Early voting runs from Jan. 10-Jan 21. Election Day is on Jan. 25.
Early voting runs from Jan. 10-Jan 21. Election Day is on Jan. 25.
‘Safe Outdoor Dogs Act’ goes into effect in Texas on Jan 18
Under the new law, for safety reasons, dog owners may no longer use chain restraints on outdoor dogs, though there are some restraints that are still allowed - like a cable tie-out.
Under the new law, for safety reasons, dog owners may no longer use chain restraints on outdoor dogs, though there are some restraints that are still allowed - like a cable tie-out.
New COVID-19 business orders in effect in Austin-Travis County
It’s up to individual stores and restaurants discretion which of these steps they want to take, but one thing is required. If they don’t do this, they could face a $1,000 fine.
It’s up to individual stores and restaurants discretion which of these steps they want to take, but one thing is required. If they don’t do this, they could face a $1,000 fine.
1st Black female lieutenant governor presides over Virginia Senate
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
This Week in Texas Politics: Campaign trails heat up
Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts discuss the latest developments in Texas politics, including the governor's race, Operation Lone Star and new courtroom showdowns.
Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts discuss the latest developments in Texas politics, including the governor's race, Operation Lone Star and new courtroom showdowns.
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.