Senate confirms Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health in historic 1st for transgender nominee
Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.
Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.
Governor Ralph Northam signs historic legislation eliminating death penalty in Virginia
The state with one of the highest execution totals in the nation has put an end to them.
The state with one of the highest execution totals in the nation has put an end to them.
Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
HHS asks Pentagon to house migrant children at Texas military facilities
The Pentagon declined to say how many migrant children could be housed at the two locations.
The Pentagon declined to say how many migrant children could be housed at the two locations.
Texas lawmakers to discuss whether to adopt constitutional carry
The topic of constitutional carry has caused some contention on whether or not it should be adopted in Texas.
The topic of constitutional carry has caused some contention on whether or not it should be adopted in Texas.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas pursuing new voting restrictions
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas talk about the Republican push for more voting restrictions.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas talk about the Republican push for more voting restrictions.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth threatens to withhold vote on key Cabinet nominations due to lack of AAPI representation
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says the lack of Asian American or Pacific Islander representation in President Joe Biden’s cabinet is “not acceptable” and is threatening to withhold her vote on key nominations until the administration addresses the matter.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says the lack of Asian American or Pacific Islander representation in President Joe Biden’s cabinet is “not acceptable” and is threatening to withhold her vote on key nominations until the administration addresses the matter.
Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
George W. Bush says he's 'still disturbed' over Capitol riot
The former president said in an interview that he was “disgusted” as he watched the deadly Capitol riot unfold on Jan. 6, saying he’s “still disturbed.”
The former president said in an interview that he was “disgusted” as he watched the deadly Capitol riot unfold on Jan. 6, saying he’s “still disturbed.”
Biden administration releases images of Texas border facilities housing migrant children
U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared two videos and 44 photos of the processing centers, located in Donna and El Paso, that are housing unaccompanied migrant children.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared two videos and 44 photos of the processing centers, located in Donna and El Paso, that are housing unaccompanied migrant children.
Biden eyes $3 trillion package for infrastructure, schools, families
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
FOX 7 Discussion: Immigration influx at southern border
Brian Ruddle with the Travis County GOP and Tricia Cortez, co-founder of No Border Wall Coalition, discuss the increase of child migrant crossings.
Brian Ruddle with the Travis County GOP and Tricia Cortez, co-founder of No Border Wall Coalition, discuss the increase of child migrant crossings.
Homeless hotel fight moves to the Texas Legislature
Two Senate bills have been filed in response to Austin's plan to purchase the Candlewood Suites hotel to convert into housing for the homeless.
Two Senate bills have been filed in response to Austin's plan to purchase the Candlewood Suites hotel to convert into housing for the homeless.
Biden administration awards ICE $86M contract to secure hotel rooms for undocumented families
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is securing hotel rooms to handle the growing influx of undocumented families crossing into the United States.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is securing hotel rooms to handle the growing influx of undocumented families crossing into the United States.
Texas diner charging $50 if staff is forced to 'explain' continued mask requirements to customers
Legends Diner in Denton is charging $50 to anyone who asks about its continued mask requirements despite Texas lifing its statewide mandate earlier this month.
Legends Diner in Denton is charging $50 to anyone who asks about its continued mask requirements despite Texas lifing its statewide mandate earlier this month.
GOP US Rep. Tom Reed to retire after sexual misconduct accusation
U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, a Republican from western New York who was accused last week of rubbing a female lobbyist’s back and unhooking her bra without her consent in 2017, apologized to the woman on Sunday and announced that he will not run for reelection next year.
U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, a Republican from western New York who was accused last week of rubbing a female lobbyist’s back and unhooking her bra without her consent in 2017, apologized to the woman on Sunday and announced that he will not run for reelection next year.
Republican congressman apologizes for touching woman, unhooking her bra
Nicolette Davis was 25 when Rep. Tom Reed unhooked her bra and touched her thigh at a bar in Minneapolis. "A drunk congressman is rubbing my back," she texted a co-worker. "HELP HELP." Reed now blames alcohol.
Nicolette Davis was 25 when Rep. Tom Reed unhooked her bra and touched her thigh at a bar in Minneapolis. "A drunk congressman is rubbing my back," she texted a co-worker. "HELP HELP." Reed now blames alcohol.
Asian American leaders across Texas address anti-Asian hate crimes
For the first time in Texas history, top Asian American leaders from the state's largest cities join in standing against hate and demanding action.
For the first time in Texas history, top Asian American leaders from the state's largest cities join in standing against hate and demanding action.