Matthew McConaughey criticizes Texas Gov. Abbott's decision to lift mask mandate: 'A little dumbfounded'
Matthew McConaughey is speaking out about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift the state's mask mandate as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues.
Matthew McConaughey is speaking out about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift the state's mask mandate as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues.
Ohio lawmaker proposes renaming state park after former President Trump
A lawmaker in Ohio says he will introduce legislation to rename a state park after former President Donald Trump.
A lawmaker in Ohio says he will introduce legislation to rename a state park after former President Donald Trump.
FOX 7 Discussion: State Rep. Talarico on bill to raise teacher wages
State Rep. James Talarico joins Mike Warren to talk about his newly proposed bill to raise the minimum wage for Texas teachers.
State Rep. James Talarico joins Mike Warren to talk about his newly proposed bill to raise the minimum wage for Texas teachers.
Public Utility Commission chairman resigns at Gov. Abbott's request
Gov. Greg Abbott says he has asked for and accepted the resignation of Arthur D'Andrea, the last remaining member of the three-seat commission.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he has asked for and accepted the resignation of Arthur D'Andrea, the last remaining member of the three-seat commission.
President Joe Biden visits Delaware County to highlight aid to small businesses
President Joe Biden visited Smith Flooring Inc. in Chester Township, Pennsylvania, a Black-owned business that supplies and installs flooring, that saw revenue fall about 20% during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden visited Smith Flooring Inc. in Chester Township, Pennsylvania, a Black-owned business that supplies and installs flooring, that saw revenue fall about 20% during the pandemic.
Biden says Cuomo should resign if investigation proves allegations against him
President Joe Biden says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general’s investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him.
President Joe Biden says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general’s investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him.
US intel report: Putin authorized operations to help Trump in 2020 presidential election
Russia and Iran sought to influence the outcome of last November's presidential election, but U.S. intelligence officials found no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
Russia and Iran sought to influence the outcome of last November's presidential election, but U.S. intelligence officials found no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
Texas lawmakers move to other issues but may not avoid special session
There is a sense of urgency under the Texas State Capitol dome after the shutdown from the winter storm cost lawmakers a week of the 140-day session.
There is a sense of urgency under the Texas State Capitol dome after the shutdown from the winter storm cost lawmakers a week of the 140-day session.
Texas Senate passes bill to help reduce electric charges from winter storm
Senate Bill 2142 directs the Public Utility Commission to order ERCOT to reassess prices, which in some cases were being passed down to customers.
Senate Bill 2142 directs the Public Utility Commission to order ERCOT to reassess prices, which in some cases were being passed down to customers.
Texas lawmakers push bills that would restrict voting access
Republican lawmakers in Texas have filed more than two dozen bills aimed at restricting voting.
Republican lawmakers in Texas have filed more than two dozen bills aimed at restricting voting.
Deb Haaland confirmed as interior secretary, becomes 1st Native American Cabinet member in US history
The Senate formally confirmed Deb Haaland as interior secretary on Monday, making the Democrat from New Mexico the first Native American Cabinet secretary in US history.
The Senate formally confirmed Deb Haaland as interior secretary on Monday, making the Democrat from New Mexico the first Native American Cabinet secretary in US history.
Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
Dan Patrick holds briefing about SB 2142, undoing ERCOT overcharges
SB 2142 will require the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order ERCOT to correct prices of wholesale power and ancillary services sold Feb. 17-19.
SB 2142 will require the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order ERCOT to correct prices of wholesale power and ancillary services sold Feb. 17-19.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses election integrity legislation
Texas Gov. Abbott was in Houston Monday to discuss legislative efforts meant to ensure election integrity across the state.
Texas Gov. Abbott was in Houston Monday to discuss legislative efforts meant to ensure election integrity across the state.
Biden breaks his silence on Cuomo sexual harassment scandal, declines to call for his resignation
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
Texas lawmaker files bill to raise minimum wage for teachers
Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock) announced Thursday he has filed a bill that would increase the minimum salary of a teacher to $70,000.
Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock) announced Thursday he has filed a bill that would increase the minimum salary of a teacher to $70,000.
Central Texas to receive over half a billion in stimulus funds
Texas is expected to receive just over $27 billion in total, with $16.8 billion for the state government and $10.4 billion for local governments.
Texas is expected to receive just over $27 billion in total, with $16.8 billion for the state government and $10.4 billion for local governments.
Top Dems call on Cuomo to resign amid harassment allegations
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined the wave of lawmakers in New York calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined the wave of lawmakers in New York calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Biden marks passage of $1.9T COVID-19 relief package with Rose Garden ceremony
The “bicameral” celebration in the Rose Garden on Friday, included remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill.
The “bicameral” celebration in the Rose Garden on Friday, included remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill.
Alabama House votes to end yoga ban in schools, but don’t say 'namaste'
Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches. The bill says the use of chanting, mantras and teaching the greeting "namaste" would be forbidden.
Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches. The bill says the use of chanting, mantras and teaching the greeting "namaste" would be forbidden.