Judge signs order to block arrests of Democrats who refuse to return to Texas Capitol for special session
In July, more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block the passage of an elections bill they said would restrict voting access.
In July, more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block the passage of an elections bill they said would restrict voting access.
Cuomo's top aide Melissa DeRosa resigns following sex probe findings
Melissa DeRosa, a fixture next to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for months during his coronavirus news conferences, has resigned on the heels of a report that found Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.
Melissa DeRosa, a fixture next to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for months during his coronavirus news conferences, has resigned on the heels of a report that found Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.
FOX 7 Discussion: Standoff continues into 2nd Texas Special Session
Eddy Carder, PhD and Constitutional law professor at Prairie View A&M University, joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss the second Special Session.
Eddy Carder, PhD and Constitutional law professor at Prairie View A&M University, joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss the second Special Session.
Weekend Senate session stretches on to pass $1T infrastructure bill
Senators resigned to staying as long as it takes to overcome Republican holdouts who want to drag out final votes on the bill, one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities.
Senators resigned to staying as long as it takes to overcome Republican holdouts who want to drag out final votes on the bill, one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities.
Second Special Session begins, Texas House Democrats again break quorum
Most of the 57 Democrats who left Austin have so far remained in D.C. In order to prevent a quorum, 51 Democrats need to remain out of the House chamber.
Most of the 57 Democrats who left Austin have so far remained in D.C. In order to prevent a quorum, 51 Democrats need to remain out of the House chamber.
Infrastructure bill stalled by GOP after Senate votes to advance
The Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted on Saturday to clear a key procedural hurdle.
The Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted on Saturday to clear a key procedural hurdle.
This Week in Texas Politics: Special Session, the border and COVID-19
A panel of Texas journalists joins FOX 7’s Rudy Koski to review the week in Texas politics.
A panel of Texas journalists joins FOX 7’s Rudy Koski to review the week in Texas politics.
Governor Greg Abbott calls second Special Session, Dems still in D.C.
Many items on the agenda for this second special session carry over from the session that just ended, including the controversial election legislation
Many items on the agenda for this second special session carry over from the session that just ended, including the controversial election legislation
Abbott to call 'special session after special session' to make fleeing Dems consider voting bill
Abbott called a special session last month to force lawmakers to vote on a series of items, including "election integrity" legislation.
Abbott called a special session last month to force lawmakers to vote on a series of items, including "election integrity" legislation.
Cuomo Sex Harrassment Probe: What we know and what comes next
Just over a year ago, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was widely beloved for his telegenic response to the coronavirus pandemic. But allegations of sexual assault and harassment sent the Democrat tumbling into a monthslong fall from grace.
Just over a year ago, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was widely beloved for his telegenic response to the coronavirus pandemic. But allegations of sexual assault and harassment sent the Democrat tumbling into a monthslong fall from grace.
Analysis: Schools open in Texas with unvaccinated K-6 students and months of learning loss to overcome
A fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is advancing aggressively, and parents and educators are trying to sort it out as the school year begins.
A fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is advancing aggressively, and parents and educators are trying to sort it out as the school year begins.
Texas Gov. Abbott won't impose shutdowns, mask mandates amid delta variant fears
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott indicated that his office will not impose further lockdown measures or mask mandates in response to surging COVID-19 case rates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott indicated that his office will not impose further lockdown measures or mask mandates in response to surging COVID-19 case rates.
Local mask mandates pop up in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning COVID-19 restrictions
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.
Arkansas governor says he regrets signing mask ban amid COVID-19 surge
Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.
Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.
State Department searching for missing $6K whiskey given to Pompeo
The State Department is looking into the apparent disappearance of a nearly $6,000 bottle of whisky given by Japan to then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo more than two years ago.
The State Department is looking into the apparent disappearance of a nearly $6,000 bottle of whisky given by Japan to then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo more than two years ago.
Two Texas Democrats arrested by Capitol Police in voting rights protest
Two Texas Democratic lawmakers were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday during a voting rights rally outside of the Supreme Court.
Two Texas Democratic lawmakers were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday during a voting rights rally outside of the Supreme Court.
Abbott fires back after federal judge blocks executive order on migrant vehicles
Abbott's order banned the transportation of migrants within Texas by anyone other than law enforcement, according to reports.
Abbott's order banned the transportation of migrants within Texas by anyone other than law enforcement, according to reports.
President Biden tells Abbott, others to 'get out of the way' of vaccine push
President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.
President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.
City of Austin certifies Save Austin Now APD petition
Save Austin Now says the City Clerk has certified their petition, while the Travis County Democratic Party and activists are voicing concerns about how those signatures were gathered.
Save Austin Now says the City Clerk has certified their petition, while the Travis County Democratic Party and activists are voicing concerns about how those signatures were gathered.
Biden says Cuomo should resign; president leads a growing chorus
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.