Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.

Former Senator John Warner remembered at funeral service in DC

Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.

Justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.

DeSantis on civics education: Florida will require schools to teach 'evils' of communism

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several education bills expanding civics education in Florida, saying students need to be taught that communist and totalitarian governments are evil.

Supreme Court limits when police can enter home without warrant

The high court ruled that when officers are pursuing someone suspected of a misdemeanor, a less serious crime, they cannot always enter a home without a warrant if a suspect enters.

DOJ to target gun trafficking in Biden's push against violent crimes

President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.

For the People Act: Voting rights bill fails to advance in Senate

Democratic senators didn’t obtain enough votes Tuesday to take up debate on a bill that addressed voting rights for Americans.

FOX 7 Discussion: GOP candidates running for Texas Attorney General

Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Democratic consultant Joe Deshotel join Mike Warren to talk about the GOP candidates challenging Ken Paxton.

2021 Texas Legislature special session to start July 8

Gov. Greg Abbott said the special session will begin July 8, with the topics to be announced at a later date.

FOX 7 Discussion: Firearms instructors pushing gun education, safety

Raul Camacho, founder of Professional Firearms Instructors of Texas, talks about how firearms instructors are pushing the importance of gun safety.

Abbott vetoes bill protecting dogs left outside in harsh conditions

Abbott vetoed the "Safe Outdoor Dogs Act" that would protect dogs left outside by their owners in dangerous conditions, claiming the state doesn't need the bill.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott vetoes part of budget that funds Legislature

Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith join Mike Warren to talk about how Abbott has vetoed the part of the state budget bill that would fund the Legislature.

Gov. Abbott vetoes bipartisan bill aimed at expanding Texas animal cruelty rules

Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.

Biden shares plan to ship remaining 55M COVID-19 vaccines globally

President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.

Exclusive: Grammy award-winning singer Macy Gray says US needs a 'new flag'

Grammy award-winning singer Macy Gray says the US needs a new flag and that the current one now represents divisiveness and hate. She spoke exclusively with FOX 11's Susan Hirasuna.

Beto O'Rourke holds voting rights rally at Texas Capitol

The Austin rally will serve as the last stop on Powered by People's "Texas Drive for Democracy" campaign, in which O'Rourke visited 18 other Texas towns and cities

Road to White House: DeSantis tops early 2024 straw poll

DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.

California governor assaulted by 'aggressive' man on Oakland street

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.

Biden announces 300 million COVID-19 shots given in 150 days

The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.