Armenian Genocide: Why Biden’s recognition could inflame political tension between US and Turkey

President Biden has formally recognized the mass killing of Armenians during World War I as genocide, the first president to ever do so. The recognition, though, is likely to further complicate an already tense relationship with Turkey - and here’s why.

George W. Bush says he wrote in Condoleezza Rice for president in 2020 election

Former President George W. Bush wrote in the name of his former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on his 2020 presidential ballot, he told PEOPLE magazine.

City of Wimberley cancels May 1 general election

The city of Wimberley has canceled its May 1 general election due to all candidates running unopposed.

City of Albuquerque refers $211K Trump reelection campaign bill to collection agency

The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has sent an unpaid bill for former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to a debt collection agency, officials said. The bill stems from an event in 2019.

Oklahoma passes law granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters

The new Oklahoma law increases penalties for blocking public roadways and granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters while attempting to flee.

City leaders vote in Austin election as Prop B debate continues

If passed, Prop B would restore the city-wide camping ban, reinstate the sit and lie ordinance in parts of downtown and the UT Austin campus, and eliminate panhandling from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

House passes DC statehood legislation

The House has passed legislation that would grant statehood to Washington, D.C. after a much heated debate on the floor Thursday.

Senate passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US

The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.

Rapper Cardi B takes on Wisconsin Rep. Grothman: 'Gets me so mad'

Rapper Cardi B took issue Thursday with a Wisconsin congressman who criticized her Grammy performance during a speech on the House floor.

President Biden preparing to formally recognize Armenian Genocide

President Joe Biden is preparing to formally acknowledge the 1915 Armenian Genocide, which would make him the first United States President to do so.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas bill would allow permitless carry of handguns

Ed Scruggs from Texas Gun Sense joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the permitless carry bill that will be voted on in the Texas Senate.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Climate Plan hopes to reduce carbon emissions

Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, talks about the Texas Climate Plan, a package of 41 bills that would reduce carbon emissions and increase regulation of the fossil fuel industry.

Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination

Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.

12 governors urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales in US by 2035

Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.