House Democrats pass COVID-19 relief bill as talks drag on
Democrats controlling the House narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Thursday night, a move that came as top-level talks on a smaller, potentially bipartisan measure dragged on toward an uncertain finish. An air of pessimism has largely taken over the Capitol.
Democrats controlling the House narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Thursday night, a move that came as top-level talks on a smaller, potentially bipartisan measure dragged on toward an uncertain finish. An air of pessimism has largely taken over the Capitol.
Trump campaign going after local voting rules ahead of 2020 election
President Trump's reelection campaign and his allies in the Republican party are working the election referees.
President Trump's reelection campaign and his allies in the Republican party are working the election referees.
Travis County closes two ballot drop-off locations
The Travis County Clerk's office has closed the locations at the 700 Lavaca garages and 1010 Lavaca parking lot.
The Travis County Clerk's office has closed the locations at the 700 Lavaca garages and 1010 Lavaca parking lot.
Michigan AG charges conservative activists for robocalls trying to dissuade urban voters from voting by mail
Two conservative activists have been charged with multiple felonies for a series of robocalls that aimed to discourage urban residents in Detroit and other cities from voting by mail.
Two conservative activists have been charged with multiple felonies for a series of robocalls that aimed to discourage urban residents in Detroit and other cities from voting by mail.
Gov. Abbott issues order limiting mail-in ballot drop-off locations to one
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation that his office says will enhance ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3 election.
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation that his office says will enhance ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3 election.
Too late for Texas to use straight-ticket voting, court says
November’s elections are too close for Texas to make changes now and restore a straight-ticket voting option that was sought by Democrats, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
November’s elections are too close for Texas to make changes now and restore a straight-ticket voting option that was sought by Democrats, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Organizations help those experiencing food insecurity, get people registered to vote
Catholic Charities of Central Texas and El Buen Samaritano are getting eligible voters registered and also helping those experiencing food insecurity.
Catholic Charities of Central Texas and El Buen Samaritano are getting eligible voters registered and also helping those experiencing food insecurity.
Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 96th birthday
Carter planned to celebrate at his home in Plains, Georgia, with his wife of 74 years, Rosalynn Carter, according to a spokeswoman for the Carter Center in Atlanta.
Carter planned to celebrate at his home in Plains, Georgia, with his wife of 74 years, Rosalynn Carter, according to a spokeswoman for the Carter Center in Atlanta.
How you can send President Jimmy Carter a message for his 96th birthday
You can help former President Jimmy Carter celebrate his 96th birthday with a special message.
You can help former President Jimmy Carter celebrate his 96th birthday with a special message.
Lightfoot to Trump: 'Keep Chicago out of your lying mouth'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back at President Donald Trump on Tuesday night after he skewered her city as a hotbed of crime and violence during a presidential campaign debate against Joe Biden.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back at President Donald Trump on Tuesday night after he skewered her city as a hotbed of crime and violence during a presidential campaign debate against Joe Biden.
Facebook to ban QAnon, militarized social movement ads ahead of election
Facebook announced Wednesday it is banning ads that “praise, support or represent” QAnon and any militarized social movements on the platform.
Facebook announced Wednesday it is banning ads that “praise, support or represent” QAnon and any militarized social movements on the platform.
FOX 7 Discussion: Presidential debate reaction
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their reactions to last night's presidential debate.
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their reactions to last night's presidential debate.
FOX 7 Discussion: Can Democrats flip Texas representative seats?
Texas Tribune political correspondent Patrick Svitek joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the possibility of Democrats flipping Texas congressional seats blue.
Texas Tribune political correspondent Patrick Svitek joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the possibility of Democrats flipping Texas congressional seats blue.
‘A coin toss’ in NC: Surge in unaffiliated voters makes state a battleground in 2020 election
North Carolina, a historically Republican state, is now considered a political battleground as unaffiliated voters have become the fastest-growing group among its booming population — portending an unpredictable 2020 presidential election, according to experts.
North Carolina, a historically Republican state, is now considered a political battleground as unaffiliated voters have become the fastest-growing group among its booming population — portending an unpredictable 2020 presidential election, according to experts.
American will furlough 19,000 as clock runs out on airlines
American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.
American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments on mass mailing vote-by-mail applications
A social media post in late August triggered the court fight. In the post, the Harris County clerk announced he was going to mail every registered voter in that county a vote-by-mail application.
A social media post in late August triggered the court fight. In the post, the Harris County clerk announced he was going to mail every registered voter in that county a vote-by-mail application.
Senate passes stopgap bill to fund US government through December
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
Voters, Austin NAACP weigh in on contentious presidential debate
Trump and Biden debated hot topics including the Supreme Court replacement and COVID-19.
Trump and Biden debated hot topics including the Supreme Court replacement and COVID-19.
Pelosi and Mnuchin have 'extensive' talks on new COVID-19 relief package
The face-to-face meeting on Wednesday was a last-ditch effort to seal a tentative accord on an additional round of coronavirus relief before Election Day.
The face-to-face meeting on Wednesday was a last-ditch effort to seal a tentative accord on an additional round of coronavirus relief before Election Day.
Election 2020: World reacts after 1st Biden-Trump debate
The first debate pitting Republican President Donald Trump against Democratic challenger Joe Biden left many aghast overseas. The director of a London think tank said the two candidates telling each other off had created “a level of disbelief, just shock, frankly."
The first debate pitting Republican President Donald Trump against Democratic challenger Joe Biden left many aghast overseas. The director of a London think tank said the two candidates telling each other off had created “a level of disbelief, just shock, frankly."