Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Texas appeals court unanimously upholds ruling against AG Paxton's 'rogue DA' rules
The preliminary ruling is an affirmation of an injunction that kept Paxton from being able to force district attorneys in the counties of Dallas, Harris and Bexar to submit specific performance reports and provide specific case files to the attorney general's office.
The preliminary ruling is an affirmation of an injunction that kept Paxton from being able to force district attorneys in the counties of Dallas, Harris and Bexar to submit specific performance reports and provide specific case files to the attorney general's office.
Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
The 5 biggest Texas news stories in 2025
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
CAIR: Muslim families harassed at Austin park
The Austin, Texas, Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says Muslim families were harassed over the weekend at a North Austin park.
The Austin, Texas, Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says Muslim families were harassed over the weekend at a North Austin park.
George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
These new Texas laws take effect New Year's Day
Texans will ring in the new year with dozens of new laws taking effect, ranging from a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to tax exemptions for business owners and agreements between federal immigration agents and local sheriff's offices.
Texans will ring in the new year with dozens of new laws taking effect, ranging from a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to tax exemptions for business owners and agreements between federal immigration agents and local sheriff's offices.
2025 Lone Star Coins, Gold Redback Notes debuted by Texas Bullion Depository
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced a new program, administered through the Texas Bullion Depository, that offers authorized commemorative precious metal products to investors and collectors.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced a new program, administered through the Texas Bullion Depository, that offers authorized commemorative precious metal products to investors and collectors.
Biggest scandals of 2025
From politics to entertainment to business faux-pas, let's take a look back at some of 2025's biggest scandals. FOX's Ainsley Earhardt reports.
From politics to entertainment to business faux-pas, let's take a look back at some of 2025's biggest scandals. FOX's Ainsley Earhardt reports.
Charlie Kirk murder: New rulings in case
Two rulings have come down from the judge in the trial of Charlie Kirk's accused killer. Both deal with how much of the case the public will actually get to see. FOX's Claudia Cowan reports.
Two rulings have come down from the judge in the trial of Charlie Kirk's accused killer. Both deal with how much of the case the public will actually get to see. FOX's Claudia Cowan reports.
Trump talks with world leaders at Mar-A-Lago
World leaders are arriving at President Trump's home in Florida this week as the administration is working to broker peace in both the Middle East and Europe. FOX's Jeff Paul has more from Tel Aviv.
World leaders are arriving at President Trump's home in Florida this week as the administration is working to broker peace in both the Middle East and Europe. FOX's Jeff Paul has more from Tel Aviv.
Judge blocks age verification on app downloads; what's next for the new Texas law
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that was set to go into effect on Thursday. It would have required age verification or parental consent for the download of apps.
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that was set to go into effect on Thursday. It would have required age verification or parental consent for the download of apps.
SB 38: How a new property rights law changes the game for Texas renters
Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights.
Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights.
SB 38: How the new property rights law changes Texas
Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights.
Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights.
The government could shut down again in January: What we know
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
Trump launches deadly strikes on Nigeria
After designating Nigeria as a "country of particular concern" over Christian genocide claims, President Trump then threatened military action. Then, on Christmas night, he announced the launch of deadly strikes.
After designating Nigeria as a "country of particular concern" over Christian genocide claims, President Trump then threatened military action. Then, on Christmas night, he announced the launch of deadly strikes.
FBI permanently closing HQ at J. Edgar Hoover Building, Kash Patel announces
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
Some Texas lawmakers stand against Trump executive order targeting state AI laws
An executive order signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump could put Texas at odds with the federal government over AI regulation.
An executive order signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump could put Texas at odds with the federal government over AI regulation.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.