Texas Legislature to discuss police reform bill George Floyd Act

A rally was held in support of the bill being proposed in the Texas Legislature that asks for a number of sweeping police reforms.

Majority of Council opposes "strong mayor" proposition on May ballot

Supporters of Proposition F said it gives voters more control of their government, while opponents say it removes community input.

FOX 7 Discussion: Lawmakers debating assault-style weapons ban

Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense join Rebecca Thomas to talk about lawmakers discussing gun control.

Rob Bonta appointed California attorney general, 1st Filipino to hold post

Bonta, a Democratic assemblyman who represents Alameda, Oakland and San Leandro, had long been a top contender for the job, insiders had said. 

FOX 7 Discussion: Protecting child sex assault victims

State Rep. Shawn Thierry joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about HB 162, or the Protect Child Victims of Sexual Assault Act.

HB 326 filed to protect healthcare providers from workplace violence

The legislation does not create mandates for private clinics but would require larger providers to set up Workplace Violence Prevention Committees.

Senate confirms Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health in historic 1st for transgender nominee

Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.

Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility. 

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas pursuing new voting restrictions

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas talk about the Republican push for more voting restrictions.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth threatens to withhold vote on key Cabinet nominations due to lack of AAPI representation

Sen. Tammy Duckworth says the lack of Asian American or Pacific Islander representation in President Joe Biden’s cabinet is “not acceptable” and is threatening to withhold her vote on key nominations until the administration addresses the matter.

Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General

The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.

Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments

10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.

Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary

President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.

George W. Bush says he's 'still disturbed' over Capitol riot

The former president said in an interview that he was “disgusted” as he watched the deadly Capitol riot unfold on Jan. 6, saying he’s “still disturbed.”

Biden administration releases images of Texas border facilities housing migrant children

U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared two videos and 44 photos of the processing centers, located in Donna and El Paso, that are housing unaccompanied migrant children.