Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to being stripped of House committees

Freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia responded Friday, a day after being stripped of her committee assignments by the House Democratic majority over racist remarks, her embrace of conspiracy theories, and her past endorsement of violence against leading Democratic officials.

FOX 7 Discussion: The future of Pflugerville’s fire & EMS

Pflugerville Mayor Pro Tem Omar Pena joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how city leaders are considering providing much-needed fire and EMS services to Pflugerville.

Austin’s new homeless strategy officer talks hotels, HEAL Initiative

Dianna Grey held her first news conference Friday since assuming the role which helps coordinates the city's homeless response activities.

Governor Greg Abbott reveals key priorities in 2022-2023 budget

Officials say the budget ensures the State of Texas continues to build on progress made in previous legislatures.

Booker, Pressley renew push for 'baby bonds' in bid to narrow wealth gap

The government would provide every American child with a $1,000 savings account and would give an additional $2,000 every year depending on income.

Vice President Harris casts first tie-breaking vote as VP

The Senate early Friday approved a budget resolution that's a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.

House votes to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments

 A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories.

Biden says US 'diplomacy is back' in foreign policy address, condemns Navalny jailing in Russia

President Joe Biden struck a tough tone with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a foreign policy address, as he called for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

State GOP repeals mask mandate, followed by new Evers emergency order

Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.

Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action

The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Texas House Democrats want to cancel in-person STARR testing

Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.