FOX 7 Discussion: Attack ads against Biden-Harris ticket already out

Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Democratic political strategist Natalie Montelongo join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin on attack ads already airing from Trump campaign against Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Travis County offering Text2Register application for 2020 election

In a news conference Wednesday, Travis County Voter Registrar Bruce Elfant explained that with traditional large scale voter drives eliminated, a new strategy was needed.

FOX 7 Discussion: Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the upcoming election.

Democrats, White House remain at odds as talks on COVID-19 relief stall

The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.

Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women

For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins 5th District DFL primary

Live results from Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, where Rep. Ilhan Omar is challenged by attorney Antone Melton-Meaux.

John Kasich says 'conscience' compelled him to speak at DNC, GOP is 'my vehicle but never my master'

Former Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich told CNN Monday he "had to search my conscience" before agreeing to speak at next week's Democratic National Convention in support of presumptive nominee Joe Biden.

Austin Democrats react to first black woman on major party VP ticket

In a tweet, Joe Biden called Kamala Harris “a fearless fighter for the little guy” and “one of the country’s finest public servants,” but to people in Austin’s Black neighborhoods, she’s also someone who has opened the door for new opportunities.  

The list of who is speaking at the Democratic National Convention

The four-day event to formally nominate Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for president has been scaled back to a nearly all virtual event due to the coronavirus. But Wisconsin officials will still have prominent roles, based on details released by the Democratic National Convention Committee on Tuesday.

Trump: Convention speech locale is White House or Gettysburg

President Donald Trump says his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination will be held at either the White House or the Gettysburg battlefield.

Democrats, Biden still juggling virtual convention details

Joe Biden’s presidential nominating convention will highlight the U.S. political spectrum from the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

FOX 7 Discussion: President Trump’s executive orders

There are many questions about these new executive orders, including if the president can legally do this and how they will be funded. Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to talk about this in greater detail.

Record number of Americans gave up US citizenship in 2020, report says

The pandemic, along with the current political climate and burdensome tax reporting, has apparently motivated many Americans to cut ties with the United States.

Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year

As the political world awaits the imminent announcement of Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick, there is a real sense among allies and adversaries that the decision matters more in 2020.