FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott, Paxton sue schools over mask mandates
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.
Biden to speak in person before UN General Assembly
President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first address to the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York, the White House announced Monday.
President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first address to the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York, the White House announced Monday.
More than 100 world leaders to attend UN gathering in person
More than 100 heads of state and government are planning to attend the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders in person next week, including U.S. President Joe Biden.
More than 100 heads of state and government are planning to attend the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders in person next week, including U.S. President Joe Biden.
‘Smoking’ 9/11 float display draws criticism, GOP leaders apologize
A local Indiana Republican Party chairman said he regrets sponsoring the float, which featured “smoking” replicas of the twin towers.
A local Indiana Republican Party chairman said he regrets sponsoring the float, which featured “smoking” replicas of the twin towers.
DeSantis: Florida cities, counties that require employees get vaccinated will be fined
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.
Biden to talk COVID-19, climate change in first Quad Leaders Summit Sept. 24
President Joe Biden will meet in person with prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia, Narendra Modi of India and Yoshihide Suga of Japan to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
President Joe Biden will meet in person with prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia, Narendra Modi of India and Yoshihide Suga of Japan to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
House Dems unveil corporate, wealthy tax hikes to fund $3.5T spending plan
House Democrats unveiled a proposal of tax hikes on corporations and wealthy Americans to pay for a $3.5T rebuilding plan.
House Democrats unveiled a proposal of tax hikes on corporations and wealthy Americans to pay for a $3.5T rebuilding plan.
Gov. Abbott in Houston to sign law that will fix 'state's broken bail system'
Senate Bill 6 will prohibit the release of bonds for those charged with violent crimes or who are child while released on bail.
Senate Bill 6 will prohibit the release of bonds for those charged with violent crimes or who are child while released on bail.
EXPLAINER: What to know about Texas' abortion law
Abortion clinics in neighboring Oklahoma and nearby Kansas say they're still seeing a high volume of patients from Texas as a new state law there banning most abortions remains in effect.
Abortion clinics in neighboring Oklahoma and nearby Kansas say they're still seeing a high volume of patients from Texas as a new state law there banning most abortions remains in effect.
‘The People VS The State of Texas Rally’ held at Capitol
The rally was sparked in part by the recent passage of SB 1 and SB 8 - controversial voting legislation and abortion legislation.
The rally was sparked in part by the recent passage of SB 1 and SB 8 - controversial voting legislation and abortion legislation.
Biden admin expecting wave of GOP-backed lawsuits following sweeping vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
San Marcos group announces effort to decriminalize marijuana
The group will start collecting signatures in January to petition for the proposition to be added to next November’s ballot.
The group will start collecting signatures in January to petition for the proposition to be added to next November’s ballot.
Texas AG files several lawsuits against school districts defying governor's executive order
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
San Francisco based PR firm willing to relocate Texas employees after abortion ban
A San Francisco-based public relations firm has offered to pay for its Texas employees to relocate after the state's recent ban on abortions.
A San Francisco-based public relations firm has offered to pay for its Texas employees to relocate after the state's recent ban on abortions.
Gov. Ivey, who blamed 'unvaccinated folks' for COVID-19 surge, vows to resist Biden orders
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who said it was “time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for this summer’s COVID-19 surge, has vowed to resist President Joe Biden’s executive orders on vaccines.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who said it was “time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for this summer’s COVID-19 surge, has vowed to resist President Joe Biden’s executive orders on vaccines.
This Week in Texas Politics: Lawsuits, abortion, a looming special session
Those are the big topics that dominated this week in Texas politics.
Those are the big topics that dominated this week in Texas politics.
Giuliani associate pleads guilty in campaign donation case
Igor Fruman, a Florida businessman who made headlines for helping Rudy Giuliani seek damaging information on Joe Biden in Ukraine, pleaded guilty in federal court in Manhattan.
Igor Fruman, a Florida businessman who made headlines for helping Rudy Giuliani seek damaging information on Joe Biden in Ukraine, pleaded guilty in federal court in Manhattan.
Federal judge rules Florida's 'anti-riot' law is unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled that Florida's controversial "anti-riot" law is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. The law was championed by Gov. DeSantis and imposed harsher criminal penalties on violent protesters. The judge called it an assault on First Amendment rights of free speech and assembly.
A federal judge ruled that Florida's controversial "anti-riot" law is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. The law was championed by Gov. DeSantis and imposed harsher criminal penalties on violent protesters. The judge called it an assault on First Amendment rights of free speech and assembly.
Pro-choice, pro-life organizations react to DOJ lawsuit over SB 8
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the DOJ has filed a lawsuit against Texas over the law banning abortions after a 'heartbeat' is detected.
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the DOJ has filed a lawsuit against Texas over the law banning abortions after a 'heartbeat' is detected.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar reveals breast cancer diagnosis, says treatment went well
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar revealed Thursday she underwent treatment for breast cancer earlier this year.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar revealed Thursday she underwent treatment for breast cancer earlier this year.