White House says refugee cap will be increased in May after pushback from allies, aid groups
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
Prince Philip once apologized to President Nixon for making a 'lame' toast
Prince Philip was known for occasional off-the-cuff remarks that could be embarrassing. But his faux pas at a White House dinner with President Richard Nixon in 1969 was enough for Philip to actually lose sleep.
Prince Philip was known for occasional off-the-cuff remarks that could be embarrassing. But his faux pas at a White House dinner with President Richard Nixon in 1969 was enough for Philip to actually lose sleep.
As nuclear deal talks go on, Iran enriches uranium to 60%, its highest level ever
Iran says it has started enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after the sabotage at its Natanz nuclear site this past weekend.
Iran says it has started enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after the sabotage at its Natanz nuclear site this past weekend.
Russia to respond to Washington by expelling 10 US diplomats
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will order 10 U.S. diplomats to leave Russia in a retaliatory response to the U.S. sanctions.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will order 10 U.S. diplomats to leave Russia in a retaliatory response to the U.S. sanctions.
Adam Toledo case: AOC says prosecutor ‘lied about police killing a child’
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took to Twitter late Thursday to call out the prosecutor in the Adam Toledo shooting-death case in Chicago.
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took to Twitter late Thursday to call out the prosecutor in the Adam Toledo shooting-death case in Chicago.
Activists continue fight to stop controversial Texas voting bill
Local activists continue efforts to try and stop a controversial voting bill that's making its way through the Texas Legislature.
Local activists continue efforts to try and stop a controversial voting bill that's making its way through the Texas Legislature.
Activists protest at state Capitol, opposing election reform bills
Activists and faith leaders are calling for the halt of SB 7 and HB 6, which they say propose changes that are examples of voter suppression.
Activists and faith leaders are calling for the halt of SB 7 and HB 6, which they say propose changes that are examples of voter suppression.
Texas could use psychedelic to treat PTSD in veterans
House Bill 1802 calls on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a clinical study on psilocybin’s impact on veterans with PTSD.
House Bill 1802 calls on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a clinical study on psilocybin’s impact on veterans with PTSD.
Texas House gives initial approval to 'constitutional carry,' would allow gun carrying without permit
The Texas House on Thursday gave an initial OK to a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who have for years pushed the measure at the Legislature but a blow to El Paso Democrats who have been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2019 massacre in their hometown.
The Texas House on Thursday gave an initial OK to a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who have for years pushed the measure at the Legislature but a blow to El Paso Democrats who have been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2019 massacre in their hometown.
Bill aimed at closing gender pay gap passed by House but faces opposition from Senate GOP
The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday aimed at helping to close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace and increasing employer accountability.
The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday aimed at helping to close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace and increasing employer accountability.
US retaliates against Russian hacking by expelling diplomats, imposing new sanctions
The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.
The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.
'POLICING IS NOT ENTERTAINMENT' Javier Ambler's Law passes Texas House
Texas Rep. James Talarico collaborated with Ambler's family to craft HB54, which would ban Texas law enforcement from participating in reality TV.
Texas Rep. James Talarico collaborated with Ambler's family to craft HB54, which would ban Texas law enforcement from participating in reality TV.
Secretary Blinken arrives in Afghanistan to sell Biden's troop withdrawal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.
House committee votes to advance bill on slavery reparations
A House panel advanced a decades-long effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves by approving legislation that would create a commission to study the issue.
A House panel advanced a decades-long effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves by approving legislation that would create a commission to study the issue.
Bill that would create commission to study slavery reparations advances in U.S. House
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
Local groups hold rally expressing opposition to voting bill
Several local groups are protesting what they call voter suppression while the GOP maintains it's a way to make sure our elections are secure.
Several local groups are protesting what they call voter suppression while the GOP maintains it's a way to make sure our elections are secure.
‘Time to end America’s longest war’: Biden to pull remaining troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11
President Biden is speaking Wednesday afternoon on his plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. An excerpt released shows he plans to say the Sept. 11 attacks “cannot explain” why U.S. forces should remain in Afghanistan 20 years later.
President Biden is speaking Wednesday afternoon on his plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. An excerpt released shows he plans to say the Sept. 11 attacks “cannot explain” why U.S. forces should remain in Afghanistan 20 years later.
FOX 7 Discussion: Lawmakers working to reform ERCOT
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss the criticism of ERCOT and the recent reform bills.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss the criticism of ERCOT and the recent reform bills.
Texas Senate bill to protect privacy of sexual assault victims advances in legislature
Currently, Texas law does not protect the confidentiality of alleged victims of sexual assault in civil court. However, there is a bill making its way through the state legislature that could change that.
Currently, Texas law does not protect the confidentiality of alleged victims of sexual assault in civil court. However, there is a bill making its way through the state legislature that could change that.
Community First! Village to expand, adding 1,400 micro-homes
Community First! Village currently is home to more than 220 formerly homeless who live in permanent homes in the 51-acre community.
Community First! Village currently is home to more than 220 formerly homeless who live in permanent homes in the 51-acre community.