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.

St. Louis gun owner Mark McCloskey, who confronted protesters in front of home, considering US Senate run

Mark McCloskey, a St. Louis attorney who, along with his wife, armed himself and confronted protesters outside their home last year, said he is considering a run for a U.S. Senate seat.

Gov. Abbott casts ballot in city of Austin local election

Gov. Greg Abbott cast his ballot Tuesday in the city of Austin's local election and says that he voted yes on Proposition B.

FOX 7 Discussion: Push to make Texas more 'cannabis-friendly'

Jax Finkel, executive director of Texas NORML, joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the push in the Texas legislature regarding marijuana.

Hearing set for Cedar Park land acquisition fight

On Wednesday, a long-running fight may end over the acquisition of some of the property owned by Tina and John Mallach along the new Bell Boulevard.