US-China trade deal: Countries agree to slash tariffs, enact 90-day pause

U.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to slash most of their recent tariffs and called for a 90-day pause for ongoing negotiations. Here's what to know.

Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say

President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.

Hidden 18th-century passageway revealed under Lincoln’s room in US Capitol

'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.

Acting FEMA director replaced after saying he doesn't want to dismantle agency

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.

Texas Senate approves proposal for 'Life Monument' at state Capitol

The statue would be a replica of the National Life Monument, which depicts “a mother with an unborn child cradled in a world-shaped womb.”

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.

Should Texas election judges carry guns? House votes yes

House Bill 1128 would allow election judges, early voting clerks, or deputy early voting clerks who are serving as an election judge to carry a weapon.

UT Austin gets school of civic leadership
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The study of civics, with a strong emphasis on the constitution and capitalism, is getting a permanent home at UT Austin. The top two leaders in Texas were on hand this afternoon for the multi-million dollar announcement.

Bill to help veterans claim benefits
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In the FOX 7 Care Force, we are looking at a maddening problem many Texas veterans are having and a possible legislative solution to it. Mitch Fuller, the legislative chair for the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Abbott continues push for bail reform
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On May 7, Gov. Abbott renewed his push to move bail reform through the state legislature. With less than a month left in the regular session, time is running out on his priority reform item

Abortion bill labeled as priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick left pending in Texas House

Lawmakers failed to advance a bill to the Texas House floor that would block cities and counties from allocating public funds to nonprofits that help women travel out of the state to get abortions.

Texas House committee does not advance bill allowing prayer in schools

Lawmakers left a bill in House committee that would allow school districts to carve out time for prayer and reading of religious texts in school.

Texas lawmakers look to expand law on use of medical marijuana

Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state.

Lawmakers look to expand medical marijuana
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Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state