Cuomo grants clemency to father of San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin

Outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday granted clemency to four people, including the father of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin.

Footage released of Angela West's arrest on suspicion of DWI

Chief Eddie Garcia on Monday released dash and body cam video from Friday's arrest, including Angela West's field sobriety test and breathalyzer test.

Full FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine opens door for vaccine mandates in Texas

With the U.S. Food and Drug administration’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine, Texas is in uncharted territory when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations.

Biden asks Supreme Court to keep CDC eviction ban in place

President Joe Biden asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to keep an eviction moratorium in place after Georgia and Alabama realtors sought to challenge a lower court’s ruling.

Texas governor candidate Allen West demands apology after wife is arrested for DWI

Allen West, a Republican candidate for Texas governor, said he is very angry that his wife, Angela, was arrested Friday for allegedly driving while intoxicated. He's demanding an apology.

Texas House to return to session Monday after reportedly meeting quorum

Some Democrats are not pleased with their own colleagues. More than 30 of them released a joint statement expressing disappointment in those that returned.

US Representative Matt Gaetz marries girlfriend in California

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida eloped to Southern California, marrying his girlfriend Ginger Luckey on Saturday in a small ceremony on Catalina Island.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott tests negative for COVID-19

Less than a week after his positive test, Governor Abbott tweeted Saturday he is now testing negative for COVID-19.

This Week in Texas Politics: COVID, quorums, uncertainty under the dome

FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts noted the sudden end to the quorum break came with little celebration because political tensions remain.

Patrick criticized for blaming Black Texans for spread of COVID-19

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is facing backlash for comments he made on Fox News claiming Black Texans were at fault for spreading COVID-19.

Dan Patrick blames Dems for low vaccinations among Black residents, but more white Texans are unvaccinated

In Texas, the vaccination rate among Black people is low compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but in terms of raw numbers, the biggest group of the unvaccinated is white people.

Kamala Harris' Asia trip carries new urgency after Afghan collapse

Vice President Kamala Harris is touring southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure U.S. allies following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.