With Cuomo out, 9 women now serving as governors in US
Women currently hold 18% of governors' offices — significantly less than this year's new records of 27% of U.S. congressional seats and 31% of state legislative seats.
Women currently hold 18% of governors' offices — significantly less than this year's new records of 27% of U.S. congressional seats and 31% of state legislative seats.
FOX 7 Discussion: Analysis shows $13.4B in preventable economic loss
Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about a report saying the Texas economy is losing billions due to lack of COVID-19 preventative measures.
Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about a report saying the Texas economy is losing billions due to lack of COVID-19 preventative measures.
FOX 7 Discussion: Some Texas House Democrats return to Texas
After a standoff that lasted more than a month, the Texas House appears to have enough state representatives in Austin to conduct business.
After a standoff that lasted more than a month, the Texas House appears to have enough state representatives in Austin to conduct business.
Dallas PD releases DUI arrest video of gubernatorial candidate's wife
Angela West was arrested Friday night for driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age in her car.
Angela West was arrested Friday night for driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age in her car.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some Democrats are not pleased with their own colleagues. More than 30 of them released a joint statement expressing disappointment in those that returned.
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline remain hospitalized with COVID
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline are in their late 70s.
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline are in their late 70s.
Texas Congressman Troy Nehls tests positive for COVID-19, encourages residents to get vaccinated
Texas Congressman for the 22nd District, Troy Nehls confirmed on social media he tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently experiencing moderate symptoms.
Texas Congressman for the 22nd District, Troy Nehls confirmed on social media he tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently experiencing moderate symptoms.
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.
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.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and wife Jacqueline Jackson both hospitalized with COVID
Rev. Jackson is 79 and his wife, Jacqueline, is 77. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated in January.
Rev. Jackson is 79 and his wife, Jacqueline, is 77. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated in January.
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.
Less than a week after his positive test, Governor Abbott tweeted Saturday he is now testing negative for COVID-19.
Wife of Texas governor candidate Allen West arrested for DWI in Dallas with grandchild in car
The wife of Texas governor candidate Allen West was arrested Friday night in Dallas for DWI with a child in her vehicle, which her husband said was her grandchild.
The wife of Texas governor candidate Allen West was arrested Friday night in Dallas for DWI with a child in her vehicle, which her husband said was her grandchild.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris is touring southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure U.S. allies following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.