Congresswoman Kay Granger won’t seek re-election

The Republican from Fort Worth made the announcement Wednesday after nearly three decades in Congress.

Donald Trump's relationship with far-right groups under scrutiny during 'insurrection' trial in Colorado

An extremism expert testified Tuesday that the former president has a close relationship with far-right extremists and that they clearly interpreted his calls to protest the certification of President Joe Biden’s win on Jan. 6, 2021, as a call to arms.

Houston hosts Ken Paxton's securities fraud trial starting April 15

Paxton allegedly promoted a McKinney technology company's stock without disclosing that he received compensation for doing so.

Republican Mike Johnson elected new House speaker

Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.

Trump co-defendant Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case

Jenna Ellis, an attorney and prominent conservative media figure, reached a deal with prosecutors Tuesday and pleaded guilty to reduced charges over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia.

Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination

Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.

Day 20 with no House speaker and no idea who will lead Congress

Republicans are convening against Monday evening without any idea who will lead and when they will be able to get Congress back to work.

Early voting begins Monday for Nov. 7 elections

Statewide there are 14 constitutional amendments on the ballot. See what you will be voting on here.

Texas: The Issue Is - Vaccine Mandates
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FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to TX Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) about the bills in the Texas Legislature meant to ban vaccine mandates.

Republicans face death threats over House speaker vote

“Bullying don't work," said Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican centrist who has led the opposition to Jordan's nomination.