Reports: Former Sen. Bill Nelson could be next NASA administrator

Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.

Senate confirms Xavier Becerra as health secretary, becoming 1st Latino to head HHS

The Senate on Thursday confirmed California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as President Joe Biden's health secretary, filling a key position in the administration's coronavirus response.

Atlanta-area spa shootings: President Biden orders flags lowered to honor victims

President Joe Biden has ordered the American flags at the White House and public buildings lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of the metro Atlanta spa shootings.

Mask-related incidents in Austin have spiked since Abbott's decision

Mask-related calls to Austin Police, Fire, 3-1-1, and code have spiked since Governor Greg Abbott lifted the statewide mask mandate.

FOX 7 Discussion: State Rep. Talarico on bill to raise teacher wages

State Rep. James Talarico joins Mike Warren to talk about his newly proposed bill to raise the minimum wage for Texas teachers.

Public Utility Commission chairman resigns at Gov. Abbott's request

Gov. Greg Abbott says he has asked for and accepted the resignation of Arthur D'Andrea, the last remaining member of the three-seat commission.

President Joe Biden visits Delaware County to highlight aid to small businesses

President Joe Biden visited Smith Flooring Inc. in Chester Township, Pennsylvania, a Black-owned business that supplies and installs flooring, that saw revenue fall about 20% during the pandemic.

Biden says Cuomo should resign if investigation proves allegations against him

President Joe Biden says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general’s investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him.

US intel report: Putin authorized operations to help Trump in 2020 presidential election

Russia and Iran sought to influence the outcome of last November's presidential election, but U.S. intelligence officials found no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.

Texas lawmakers move to other issues but may not avoid special session

There is a sense of urgency under the Texas State Capitol dome after the shutdown from the winter storm cost lawmakers a week of the 140-day session.

Texas Senate passes bill to help reduce electric charges from winter storm

Senate Bill 2142 directs the Public Utility Commission to order ERCOT to reassess prices, which in some cases were being passed down to customers. 

Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package

The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.