Biden to discuss reducing crime with city, police leaders nationwide
President Joe Biden will host city leaders from around the country Monday to talk about reducing crime.
President Joe Biden will host city leaders from around the country Monday to talk about reducing crime.
City of Austin begins Phase 3 of camping ban enforcement
For the past two months, the City of Austin has been implementing phase one and two of its plan to reinstate the citywide camping ban.
For the past two months, the City of Austin has been implementing phase one and two of its plan to reinstate the citywide camping ban.
Texas House, Senate committees approve voting legislation
The bills would ban 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting, though they allow for curbside voting for the disabled.
The bills would ban 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting, though they allow for curbside voting for the disabled.
Democrats look to Voting Rights Act of 1965 for change, but will need Supreme Court backing
Congressional Democrats want to reinstate key sections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But they'll have to win over the Supreme Court.
Congressional Democrats want to reinstate key sections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But they'll have to win over the Supreme Court.
Governor Greg Abbott holds briefing with border security sheriffs
The governor held a security briefing with sheriffs from the border communities Saturday at the Texas State Capitol.
The governor held a security briefing with sheriffs from the border communities Saturday at the Texas State Capitol.
Biden fires Social Security commissioner after he refuses to resign
The White House says President Joe Biden has fired the Social Security commissioner after the official refused to resign.
The White House says President Joe Biden has fired the Social Security commissioner after the official refused to resign.
Biden signs executive order targeting anti-competitive practices in big business
President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order that seeks to target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other industries.
President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order that seeks to target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other industries.
Special session has begun at the Texas Capitol and tensions are heavy
With some controversial bills on the Governor's call for the special session, the possibility of another Democrat walkout is not ruled out if legislatures can't find a compromise.
With some controversial bills on the Governor's call for the special session, the possibility of another Democrat walkout is not ruled out if legislatures can't find a compromise.
Toyota will stop donating to lawmakers who objected to 2020 election certification
Following an ad from the Lincoln Project that claimed Toyota donated to 37 GOP members who objected the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 Electoral College victory, the automaker announced it will no longer donate “to those members of Congress.”
Following an ad from the Lincoln Project that claimed Toyota donated to 37 GOP members who objected the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 Electoral College victory, the automaker announced it will no longer donate “to those members of Congress.”
Austin city manager to unveil preliminary city budget Friday
Flooding, public safety, and helping those affected by COVID-19 are all on the radar for council members as they await to hear the proposed budget.
Flooding, public safety, and helping those affected by COVID-19 are all on the radar for council members as they await to hear the proposed budget.
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
Harris says Democrats will donate $25M to expand ‘I Will Vote’ campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Howard University, her alma mater, on July 8 where she spoke about the importance of protecting voting rights amid a Republican push to enact more restrictive voting laws.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Howard University, her alma mater, on July 8 where she spoke about the importance of protecting voting rights amid a Republican push to enact more restrictive voting laws.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Legislature funding fight
Texas Tribune political reporter Patrick Svitek joins Mike Warren to talk about the upcoming special session.
Texas Tribune political reporter Patrick Svitek joins Mike Warren to talk about the upcoming special session.
Texas Legislature Special Session agenda released by Gov. Abbott
A number of hot issue items are on the agenda following Texas Democrats' walkout on the final night of the 87th Legislative Session.
A number of hot issue items are on the agenda following Texas Democrats' walkout on the final night of the 87th Legislative Session.
Congressman donates suit he wore to clean up after US Capitol riot to Smithsonian
“While some try to erase history, I will fight to tell the story so it never happens again,” U.S. Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey posted on Twitter Tuesday.
“While some try to erase history, I will fight to tell the story so it never happens again,” U.S. Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey posted on Twitter Tuesday.
FOX 7 Discussion: Special session set to start in 2 days
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Texas Democratic Party executive director Jamarr Brown discuss what could possibly be on the table.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Texas Democratic Party executive director Jamarr Brown discuss what could possibly be on the table.
‘Democracy did prevail’: Biden marks 6 months since Capitol riot
President Joe Biden marked six months since the deadly Capitol riot on Jan. 6, declaring in a statement released on Tuesday, “democracy did prevail.”
President Joe Biden marked six months since the deadly Capitol riot on Jan. 6, declaring in a statement released on Tuesday, “democracy did prevail.”
Georgetown City Council member resigns
Rachael Jonrowe, who represents District 6 in Georgetown, had announced her intention to resign in June, citing personal reasons.
Rachael Jonrowe, who represents District 6 in Georgetown, had announced her intention to resign in June, citing personal reasons.
Pentagon cancels $10B cloud-computing contract with Microsoft
The Pentagon said Tuesday it is canceling a cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion and will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon.
The Pentagon said Tuesday it is canceling a cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion and will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon.
Allen West announces he is running against Governor Abbott
Texas GOP Chairman Allen West announced Sunday he is running for governor, challenging fellow Republican Greg Abbott.
Texas GOP Chairman Allen West announced Sunday he is running for governor, challenging fellow Republican Greg Abbott.