Amendment would ban 'servitude' by California prison inmates
Opponents want to end what they call a visage of slavery. They propose to amend the state Constitution’s ban on indentured servitude to remove an exemption for people who are being punished for crimes.
Opponents want to end what they call a visage of slavery. They propose to amend the state Constitution’s ban on indentured servitude to remove an exemption for people who are being punished for crimes.
Texas House, Senate hold hearings about last week’s winter storm
Committees in both chambers of the Texas Legislature discussed what went wrong with the state's power infrastructure during last week's winter storm.
Committees in both chambers of the Texas Legislature discussed what went wrong with the state's power infrastructure during last week's winter storm.
Ex-girlfriend of accused Capitol rioter turned him in after he called her a ‘moron’ via text
A man accused of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 could face up to 20 years in prison after sending texts and videos from the scene to his ex-girlfriend.
A man accused of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 could face up to 20 years in prison after sending texts and videos from the scene to his ex-girlfriend.
Senate parliamentarian rules minimum wage hike must be dropped from COVID relief bill
The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday.
The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday.
US launches airstrike on facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm confirmed by Senate as energy secretary
The vote was 64-35, with 14 Republicans, including GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, voting yes.
The vote was 64-35, with 14 Republicans, including GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, voting yes.
Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Marjorie Taylor Greene puts up anti-transgender sign outside office in feud with Illinois congresswoman
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene put an anti-transgender rights placard outside her DC office across from a transgender flag raised by her neighbor, Illinois Rep Marie Newman, part of an escalating feud between the two congresswomen.
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene put an anti-transgender rights placard outside her DC office across from a transgender flag raised by her neighbor, Illinois Rep Marie Newman, part of an escalating feud between the two congresswomen.
CPAC kicks off in Orlando, former President Trump to speak Sunday
Will Trump announce a run for the White House in 2024?
Will Trump announce a run for the White House in 2024?
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas power failures, disaster response
State Rep. Donna Howard joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Gov. Abbott's statewide address and what the next steps are for the Texas Legislature.
State Rep. Donna Howard joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Gov. Abbott's statewide address and what the next steps are for the Texas Legislature.
Biden's choice for budget chief, Neera Tanden, faces new hurdles in Congress
The increasingly slim odds — and surprisingly thin outreach from the White House — for Neera Tanden’s nomination as head of the Office of Management and Budget are raising growing questions about how long the president will stick with her, in an early test of how he will use his limited political capital.
The increasingly slim odds — and surprisingly thin outreach from the White House — for Neera Tanden’s nomination as head of the Office of Management and Budget are raising growing questions about how long the president will stick with her, in an early test of how he will use his limited political capital.
Biden nominates 3 to USPS board amid increased scrutiny over persistent mail delays
The nominees are Ron Stroman, a former deputy postmaster general; Amber McReynolds, a mail voting advocate who leads the nonprofit National Vote at Home Institute; and Anton Hajjar, the former general counsel of the American Postal Workers Union.
The nominees are Ron Stroman, a former deputy postmaster general; Amber McReynolds, a mail voting advocate who leads the nonprofit National Vote at Home Institute; and Anton Hajjar, the former general counsel of the American Postal Workers Union.
President Biden signs executive order to review American supply chains for vital goods
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals and critical minerals.
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals and critical minerals.
Five ERCOT board members who live outside of Texas resign in week after power outage, winter storm
Five ERCOT board members will resign on Wednesday, according to a notice to the Public Utility Commission.
Five ERCOT board members will resign on Wednesday, according to a notice to the Public Utility Commission.
Romney says Trump likely to be GOP nominee if he runs in 2024
Sen. Mitt Romney said that if former President Donald Trump were to run for office again in 2024, he would likely win the Republican nomination: "He has by far the largest voice and a big impact in my party."
Sen. Mitt Romney said that if former President Donald Trump were to run for office again in 2024, he would likely win the Republican nomination: "He has by far the largest voice and a big impact in my party."
Neera Tanden committee votes abruptly delayed as Biden budget pick’s nomination in jeopardy
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) and Budget Committees postponed planned business meetings Wednesday where they were supposed to vote on Neera Tanden, President Biden's pick to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) and Budget Committees postponed planned business meetings Wednesday where they were supposed to vote on Neera Tanden, President Biden's pick to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
US Capitol security officials blame missed intelligence for failure to anticipate deadly Jan. 6 riot
Former Capitol security officials are testifying publicly for the first time about the deadly insurrection, casting blame on the Pentagon, the intelligence community and each other.
Former Capitol security officials are testifying publicly for the first time about the deadly insurrection, casting blame on the Pentagon, the intelligence community and each other.
Biden nominees for HHS, Interior Dept. face contentious confirmation hearings
If confirmed, Deb Haaland, 60, would be the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency and Xavier Beccera, 63, would be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
If confirmed, Deb Haaland, 60, would be the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency and Xavier Beccera, 63, would be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
President Joe Biden to visit Houston on Friday
President Joe Biden will travel to Houston this week to discuss recovery and relief efforts following the winter storm in Texas.
President Joe Biden will travel to Houston this week to discuss recovery and relief efforts following the winter storm in Texas.
Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador
The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday.
The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday.