House approves $1.9B to bolster Capitol security after Jan. 6 riot

The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to bolster security at the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks

Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Diana Gomez from Progress Texas share their opinions on the new law that would ban abortions as early as 6 weeks.

Texas bill could expand state's medical marijuana program

Families across Texas are hoping to get a bill moving forward that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program. 

Legal challenges likely ahead for strict new Texas abortion law

The new Texas abortion law is set to take effect in September, but federal courts have mostly blocked states from enforcing similar abortion restrictions.

Texas governor signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks

The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.

NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal

The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.

US State Dept. to recognize birthright citizenship of children born abroad if at least 1 parent is citizen

The change in policy, which used to require a biological relationship, comes after the agency lost several lawsuits involving same-sex couples who sued for their children’s citizenship.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott ends federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas share their opinions on Abbott's decision to end federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits for Texans.

Biden signs memorandum aimed at improving legal services for minorities, low-income Americans

President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a presidential memorandum aimed at expanding access to legal representation and the courts for minorities, low-income Americans and others.

GOP Leader McCarthy opposes forming bipartisan commission to investigate Capitol riot

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said he won’t support the proposal, almost certainly eroding GOP support ahead of a vote and positioning his party as opposed to investigations of the attack.

Amid threats to Congress members, House to vote on new security measure

Democrats say the bill will be crucial to try to reconcile the trauma that many still feel after the Capitol siege. U.S. Capitol Police also say threats to members of Congress have more than doubled this year.

Report on government knowledge of UFOs to be turned over to Senate June 1

The truth is out there, and the Senate is prepared to see a compiled detailing of what military and other government agencies believe to be the truth about decades of sightings.

Israel-Gaza conflict: Biden expresses 'support' for cease-fire in call with Netanyahu

The White House says President Joe Biden expressed “support” for a cease-fire in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, the eighth day of Israeli-Palestinian fighting.

Gov. Cuomo set to earn $5 million from pandemic leadership book

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.

Trump to speak at North Carolina Republican convention in June

Former President Donald Trump will speak at North Carolina’s annual state Republican Party convention next month, party officials announced Monday.