GoFundMe bans fundraisers for travel to political events with risk of violence

GoFundMe joined a growing list of companies cracking down on extremist behavior and rhetoric and is removing numerous fundraisers intended to raise money for travel expenses to events with risk of violence.

Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive

At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.

Protesters converge on Texas Capitol as Legislative Session begins

As the Legislative Session gets underway in Austin, protesters once again converged on the Texas State Capitol to voice opposition to COVID-19 restrictions and their support for President Trump.

Rep. Schneider tests positive for COVID-19 after Capitol lockdown

A Democratic congressman from Illinois who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s deadly siege at the Capitol announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.

87th Texas Legislative Session gets underway

COVID-19 is set to dominate both politics and logistics and there are security concerns after the recent riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

First federal execution of female inmate in 67 years halted

A judge has granted a stay in what was slated to be the U.S. government’s first execution of a female inmate in nearly seven decades.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas legislative session begins Tuesday

Patrick Svitek, primary political correspondent for the Texas Tribune, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to preview the new Texas legislative session starting Tuesday.

FOX 7 Discussion: Calls for investigation into Ken Paxton

State Rep. Chris Turner joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about calls for the Texas legislatures to investigate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

FOX 7 Discussion: Will President Trump be punished for Capitol riots?

Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas and Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about recent repercussions for President Trump following last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Lots of police, but pro-Trump protest at San Francisco headquarters turns out to be a bust

Pro-Trump demonstrators were expected to gather at 8 a.m. outside the building on Market Street to protest the company permanently suspending President Trump's account.  But an hour into it, basically media and police were the only ones there. One man with a sign that read, "Counter Trump's Coup," stood outside a police barricade. 

Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the United States has designated Cuba as a "state sponsor of terrorism."

FBI bulletin warns of nationwide armed protests leading up to Biden's inauguration

The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

Biden chooses veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director

A former ambassador to Russia and Jordan, William Burns had a 33-year career at the State Department under both Republican and Democratic presidents.

Trump faces ‘incitement of insurrection’ impeachment charge over deadly Capitol riot

A House resolution calling on Pence to invoke constitutional authority to remove Trump from office was blocked by Republicans. However, the full House is set to hold a roll call vote and it is expected to pass.

NY State Bar Association launches inquiry into Giuliani

The New York State Bar Association has launched an inquiry to determine whether Rudy Giuliani should be removed from its membership.

Melania Trump breaks silence on deadly Capitol siege, 'disappointed' by Trump supporters' riot

First lady Melania Trump issued her first statement since the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol last week, condemning the violence by which she is "disappointed and disheartened."