Florida abortion laws: GOP's proposed bill would ban abortions after 15 weeks
Most abortions would be banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy under bills filed Tuesday by Republicans on the first day of the state’s annual legislative session.
Most abortions would be banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy under bills filed Tuesday by Republicans on the first day of the state’s annual legislative session.
Biden, Harris visit Atlanta to push for voting reform bill
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.
Biden says he supports getting rid of filibuster to pass voting rights bill
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Texas State Representative Celia Israel running for Mayor of Austin
The Democrat made the announcement at an event with her supporters. In September 2021, Rep. Israel said she would not seek re-election to her District 50 seat.
The Democrat made the announcement at an event with her supporters. In September 2021, Rep. Israel said she would not seek re-election to her District 50 seat.
What is the filibuster? Senate rules and calls for change explained
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott releases campaign spots ahead of Texas primaries
Glenn Smith, a senior strategist at Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP chairman James Dickey join Mike Warren to talk about Abbott beginning his reelection campaign by touting his successes at the border.
Glenn Smith, a senior strategist at Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP chairman James Dickey join Mike Warren to talk about Abbott beginning his reelection campaign by touting his successes at the border.
Rachael Rollins becomes 1st Black woman named US attorney for Massachusetts
Rachel Rollins is the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. attorney for the Massachusetts.
Rachel Rollins is the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. attorney for the Massachusetts.
Austin voters to decide on decriminalizing marijuana, banning no-knock warrants
The Austin Freedom Act of 2021 is a ballot initiative launched by the organization to decriminalize marijuana and ban no-knock warrants by police.
The Austin Freedom Act of 2021 is a ballot initiative launched by the organization to decriminalize marijuana and ban no-knock warrants by police.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott officially announces reelection campaign
Governor Greg Abbott announced his campaign for reelection on Saturday in Hidalgo County.
Governor Greg Abbott announced his campaign for reelection on Saturday in Hidalgo County.
Dripping Springs man pleads guilty to conspiring to misapply federal funds
The man served as a senior policy advisor to an Austin city official at the time of the incident.
The man served as a senior policy advisor to an Austin city official at the time of the incident.
Harry Reid memorial brings nation's top Democrats to Las Vegas
President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are scheduled to speak during an invitation-only memorial in Las Vegas.
President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are scheduled to speak during an invitation-only memorial in Las Vegas.
This Week in Texas Politics: Omicron surges, 2022 election ramps up
Rudy Koski discusses this week in Texas politics with guests Mark Wiggins, Brian Smith, Steven Dial, and Patrick Svitek.
Rudy Koski discusses this week in Texas politics with guests Mark Wiggins, Brian Smith, Steven Dial, and Patrick Svitek.
US Rep Michael McCaul tests positive for COVID-19, will vote by proxy
Congressman Michael McCaul, who represents the 10th District of Texas, has tested positive for coronavirus and will vote by proxy as a result.
Congressman Michael McCaul, who represents the 10th District of Texas, has tested positive for coronavirus and will vote by proxy as a result.
State of the Union: Biden to address Congress on March 1
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Joe Biden to deliver his first State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, March 1.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Joe Biden to deliver his first State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, March 1.
Ted Cruz called Jan 6 riot a “terrorist attack,” now says he misspoke
After conservative backlash, Cruz took to a FOX News show — whose host also lambasted him — to backpedal from comments he made during a congressional hearing.
After conservative backlash, Cruz took to a FOX News show — whose host also lambasted him — to backpedal from comments he made during a congressional hearing.
Texas Appeals Court upholds Harris County’s right to impose mask requirement
The ruling comes in response to a previous executive order from Governor Abbott banning such mandates.
The ruling comes in response to a previous executive order from Governor Abbott banning such mandates.
Capitol Riot criminal investigation continues one year later; still a long way to go
One year ago, pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, disrupting Congress' duty to certify the 2020 presidential election results. Many laws were broken that day, setting off the largest criminal investigation in the history of the United States.
One year ago, pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, disrupting Congress' duty to certify the 2020 presidential election results. Many laws were broken that day, setting off the largest criminal investigation in the history of the United States.
Biden, Harris to visit Atlanta Tuesday to discuss right to vote legislation
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote.
Federal appeals court to hear challenge to Texas abortion law on Friday
In December, the U.S. Supreme Court left the law largely intact, allowing only a challenge against medical licensing officials to proceed.
In December, the U.S. Supreme Court left the law largely intact, allowing only a challenge against medical licensing officials to proceed.