Texas AG Ken Paxton avoids trial in fraud case
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a deal to avoid a trial in a nearly decades-old fraud case. FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and Rice University's Mark Jones discuss what the deal means for Paxton and his future in politics.

Texas woman sues prosecutors who charged her with murder after she self-managed abortion

A Texas woman who was charged with murder over self-managing an abortion and spent two nights in jail has sued prosecutors along the U.S.-Mexico border who put the criminal case in motion before it was later dropped.

Man runs for president after changing name to ‘Literally Anybody Else’

Literally Anybody Else, whose former name was Dustin Ebey, is a seventh-grade teacher and U.S. Army veteran who has decided to enter the presidential race.

Georgia GOP vice chairman, a vocal 2020 election denier, voted illegally 9 times

Brian Pritchard, first vice chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and to “be publicly reprimanded for his conduct" by the State Election Board, which sought sanctions against him.

Johnson to formally hand Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate

Mike Johnson sent a letter to Chuck Schumer informing him that House impeachment managers will send the impeachment articles to his chamber on April 10, and urged him to hold a trial "expeditiously."

Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.’s running mate?

Nicole Shanahan was named Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vice president pick on Tuesday in Oakland, California.

Third-party presidential bids through the years: Who's come closest to winning?

Though their presidential runs are a long shot, third-party candidates have been making and affecting history for decades. Here is a look back at some of the most notable runs.

RFK Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential running mate

Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. announced that Nicole Shanahan, an attorney and scientist, is his vice presidential running mate.

Abortion pill case: Supreme Court hears arguments over limiting mifepristone

Abortion opponents want the Supreme Court to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called mifepristone, which was used in nearly two-thirds of abortions last year.

President Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding bill, after Senate averts government shutdown

President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after Congress had passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown.

Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.

Trump's $454M bond for civil trial case not appealing to insurers

Court documents filed this week reveal the "insurmountable difficulties" former President Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, is having in obtaining an appeal bond for the New York civil matter.

Trump vs. Fani Willis: Judge grants request to appeal Willis disqualification ruling

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has granted the defense's request in the Georgia election interference case to appeal his decision related to the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.